Name/TitleKnitting pattern: Skull Cap and Gum-Boot Stockings
About this objectBestway Leaflet No. 524: Knitted Skull Cap, also described as a Knitted Lining for a "Tin Hat", and Gum-Boot Stockings with reinforced heels and toes, designed by "Finella", Knitting Expert of Wife and Home Magazine. Priced 3d.
The skull cap is introduced as follows: "This skull cap is designed to keep the crown of the head warm without showing beneath the helmet. It is a comfort that all fire-watchers, wardens and others on war duty will appreciate."
Fully digitised (4 pages)
MakerBestway
MakerAmalgamated Press Ltd
Maker RolePublisher
Date Madec.1939-45
PeriodSecond World War
Place MadeEngland, London
Place NotesThe Amalgamated Press Ltd, The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London, E.C.4
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 237 x W: 178 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsKnitting - men's clothing
Subject and Association Keywordswar & conflict
Subject and Association KeywordsSecond World War
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePattern
Object numberGWL-2022-135-1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved