| Title: | 1965T718 Knitting Sheath |
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| Description: |
1965T718 Knitting Sheath, 1600-1750 Knitting sheaths supported the weight of the knitting and stopped stitches slipping off the bottom of a double-ended needle. They were generally worn in the belt, on the right side, in a sloping position.They ranged from crudely whittled affairs to masterpieces of 'fine art', and were usually individually made and decorated by their makers to give as love tokens. This 18th century, boxwood, knitting sheath is widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of carving. It was probably made in France or Italy. The sheath does not appear to have been used and it has doubtless always been cherished as a work of art rather than as a functional object. Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
| Keywords: |
Social history, Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Wood, Pinto Collection, Animal/ Dog, Needlecraft, Treen |
| Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
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