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Scarf
Lacey, W.
(Knitter)
Multi-coloured Fair Isle scarf, hand-knitted from lengths of wool cut from darning skeins during wartime shortages. Made in 1944 by Mrs W. Lacey, aged 14, in Llandaf North, Cardiff.
Mostly 2-ply wool, with some lengths of cotton. Seamed at back of neck. Double sided (seam at edge). Multi-coloured fringe at each end. Side seam is stitched mostly with blue, but also with red and pink thread.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F97.19
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Lacey, W.
Association Type: Wear
Date: 1944 (circa)
Place: Llandaff North
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation, 10/4/1997
Measurements
Length
(mm): 1460
Width
(mm): 180
Techniques
Knitting
Material
Wool (fabric)
Cotton (fabric)
Location
In store
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