Loading

Knitting book

1940-01-01/1949-12-31

Migration Museum

Migration Museum
Adelaide, Australia

A Sun-glo knitting book series 78, price 7d. On the cover are two images of woman in knitted jumper participating in water sports.
Knitted fashions have changed over time, as knitwear has moved from the informal realm of the home, to become fashionable daywear that responds to the changes in society. In the 1920s, daring designers such as Chanel pioneered the use of knitwear as a way to bridge the gap between sportswear and leisure wear, and these fashions were swiftly adopted in South Australia.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Knitting book
  • Date Created: 1940-01-01/1949-12-31
  • Provenance: In the 1940s, knitted leisure wear was extremely fashionable for both men and women. Pattern book was purchased at Myers department store.
  • Subject Keywords: Sport, craft, knitting
  • Rights: History Trust of South Australia, CC-0
Migration Museum

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Fashion?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites