Name/TitleKnitted Garments and Hospital Comforts for H.M. Forces
About this objectSlim booklet titled 'Knitted Garments and Hospital Comforts for H.M. Forces: Comprising instructions for the approved patterns of the Admiralty; the official patterns of the War Office and Air Ministry; and the British Red Cross Official patterns for Hospital Comforts. Printed as a gift to the Personal Service League and the British Red Cross Society by Patons & Baldwins Ltd, to who the copyright of these recipes exclusively belongs. All profits made from the sale of these booklets will be divided equally between the two societies.' Priced 3d. The patterns included are:
Garments for the Royal Navy and Minesweepers
- Balaclava Helmet
- Steering Gloves and Gloves
- Double Scarf
- Polo-Neck Pullover
- Wristlets
- Seaboot Stockings
- Pullover, V-Neck
- Mittens
Garments for H.M. Army
- Cardigan
- Socks (light and heavy weight)
- Sleeveless Pullover
- Balaclava Helmet
Garments for the Royal Air Force
- Helmet with Ear-Holes
- Over-Socks
- Scarf
- Balaclava Helmet
- Pullovers (polo neck and v-neck)
Hospital Comforts
- Bed Socks
- Hot Water Bottle Cover
- Hospital Stockings
- Heel-less Bed Socks
Fully digitised (24 pages)
MakerPersonal Service League
MakerPatons & Baldwins Ltd
Maker RoleCopyright holder and Printer
Date Madec.1939-45
PeriodSecond World War
Place MadeEngland, London
Place NotesEnquiries to: Personal Service League Headquarters, 41 Lowndes Square, London, S.W.1
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 181 x W: 121 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsKnitting - men's clothing
Subject and Association KeywordsSecond World War
Subject and Association KeywordsHealth & well-being
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePattern
Object numberGWL-2018-20-23
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved