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Jumper
Jenkins, Dorothy
(Knitter)
Jumper made by Dorothy Jenkins, about 1957-59. Hand-knitted for her teenage son, Stanley Jenkins.
Dorothy Jenkins (1907-77) was an avid knitter, and was interested in all sorts of textile crafts. She lived in Barry Dock throughout her life, and would buy yarn from a shop run by a Miss Galsworthy on Island Rd, Barry.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2014.25
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Jenkins, Dorothy
Association Type: Maker
Date: 1957 - 1959 (circa)
Place: Barry Dock
Associated Person/Body: Jenkins, Stan
Association Type: Wear
Date: 1957 - 1959 (circa)
Place: Barry Dock
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation, 5/12/2014
Measurements
Length
(cm): 62
Width
(cm): 51
Width
(cm): 137
Techniques
Hand knit
Knitting
Material
Wool (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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