The Stocking Knitter's Manual
Date made: late 19th century
Description: 'The Stocking Knitter's Manual' by Mrs George Cupples, Johnstone, Hunter and Co. Edinburgh. 16.5 x 11 cm 34pp. Ink inscription 'M. Clucas Nov 20th/84' on title page. Pattern for Balaclava helmet from Daily Mail Dec 1899' and 'Crusader's Helmet' in back.
Knitwear was frequently sent to British troops in the Boer War at Christmas 1899 by well meaning families, in ignorance of the fact that it was the height of the South African summer.
Materials: paper
Object name: book
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1983-0076