Knitting Collection (#10)

A Quiet Afternoon, 1917 (oil on canvas)
474812 A Quiet Afternoon, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 55.2x46.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Punch and Judy from Blackies Childrens Annual
IL100128 Punch and Judy from Blackies Childrens Annual, Nineteenth Year Book (book illustration) by Benatar, Molly (fl.1920-40); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chimney corner (colour litho)
3092865 Chimney corner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney corner. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Norris in unidentified living room, c. 1912 (b / w photo)
1078817 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Norris in unidentified living room, c.1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660543 Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Feeding Time, 1881 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658707 Feeding Time, 1881 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); 23.2x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding Time. Maurice Leloir (1853-1940)

Reading for Grandmother, (oil on canvas)
659739 Reading for Grandmother, (oil on canvas) by Hayllar, James (1829-1920); 71.1x59.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading for Grandmother. James Hayllar (1829-1920). Oil on canvas

Interior with the Artists Mother, 1889 (oil on canvas)
SNM143441 Interior with the Artists Mother, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 55x51 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; eSwedish National Art Museum; Danish

The Concert
CH27091 The Concert by Jacobides, Georg (1853-1932); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright

A Sweet, Captain?, First World War caricature (colour litho)
CHT190387 A Sweet, Captain?, First World War caricature (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

French patriotic postcard depicting the role of women during the First World War 1914-18
CHT191810 French patriotic postcard depicting the role of women during the First World War 1914-18, 1915 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Musee d Histoire Contemporaine, B.D.I.C

"Herself"(b / w photo)
6005828 " Herself" (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Herself." Illustration for Types of Irish Life)

Girls: A work of love (colour litho)
6000858 Girls: A work of love (colour litho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A work of love)

Curious scenes in Cubas model federal prison (b / w photo)
6002624 Curious scenes in Cubas model federal prison (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious scenes in Cubas model federal prison)

Three little kittens wearing mittens, Illustration from "Three Little Kittens"
5892921 Three little kittens wearing mittens, Illustration from " Three Little Kittens" 1859 (litho) by Ballantyne, John (1815-97); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Scottish

Old Friends (engraving)
1616217 Old Friends (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Friends. Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 4 December 1880)

A Lesson in Patience (engraving)
1616194 A Lesson in Patience (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Patience)

In Friendship Knit (engraving)
1592059 In Friendship Knit (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Friendship Knit. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 October 1891)

Plate 39. Walking, Hands Engaged in Knitting, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950362 Plate 39. Walking, Hands Engaged in Knitting, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x30.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Diligent Mother, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
LRI4577556 The Diligent Mother, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 49x39 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

The knitter Painting by Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875) 1858 Sun
JLJ4576701 The knitter Painting by Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875) 1858 Sun. 0, 39x0, 29 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Musee d Orsay, Paris

The afternoon of the children in Wargemont. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
JLJ4579049 The afternoon of the children in Wargemont. Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), oil on canvas, 127 x 173 cm, 1884. Ec. Fr

Tricoteuse (Knitter). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, September 1896 (colour litho)
3098781 Tricoteuse (Knitter). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, September 1896 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tricoteuse (Knitter)

Le raccommodage (colour litho)
3095701 Le raccommodage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le raccommodage. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

A Woman Knitting, 1861 (charcoal & stump on laid paper)
995903 A Woman Knitting, 1861 (charcoal & stump on laid paper) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 42.1x31.4 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Purchase, 1985

Patty and Jessie winding mammas wool (engraving)
967810 Patty and Jessie winding mammas wool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patty and Jessie winding mammas wool)

Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew (engraving)
967820 Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew)

The three friends (colour litho)
3097080 The three friends (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three friends)

Mrs Rufus Mitchell (oil on canvas)
3664441 Mrs Rufus Mitchell (oil on canvas) by James, Charles (1851-1906); 104x79.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Servant Knitting, 1861 (charcoal & black chalk with stumping & erasing on beige laid
877410 Servant Knitting, 1861 (charcoal & black chalk with stumping & erasing on beige laid paper) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 39.8x31.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

La Grand mere (engraving)
3644935 La Grand mere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Grand mere. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1858)

Dalecarlian Peasant-Girl (engraving)
3634682 Dalecarlian Peasant-Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalecarlian Peasant-Girl. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

A grandmother examining the childs efforts at knitting, 1850
3477976 A grandmother examining the childs efforts at knitting, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grandmother examining the childs efforts at knitting)

The Christmas Letter (colour litho)
2808649 The Christmas Letter (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Letter)

Grandmothers Favorite, (oil on canvas)
650775 Grandmothers Favorite, (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 77.1x64.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Favorite. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

An Interruption, (pencil and watercolour)
652019 An Interruption, (pencil and watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 25.4x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interruption. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941)

A Shepherdess with her flock (oil on canvas)
615855 A Shepherdess with her flock (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Young Girl Knitting (oil on canvas)
476564 A Young Girl Knitting (oil on canvas) by Echtler, Adolf (1843-1914); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Knitting, 1881 (plaster)
466401 Knitting, 1881 (plaster) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 47 x 37.8 x 8.25 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The Old Clock, 1863 (w / c)
BRA33288 The Old Clock, 1863 (w/c) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); 48x38 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

The Fisher Girl
CH42892 The Fisher Girl by Salenson, Eugenie Marie (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Loves Young Dream, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH204832 Loves Young Dream, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta (1850-1936); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Young mother from Arles (oil on canvas)
PCT164313 Young mother from Arles (oil on canvas) by Bouchet-Doumeng, Henri (19th century); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver
6340297 Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver)

What the little ones can do (chromolitho)
6001856 What the little ones can do (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What the little ones can do)

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"Knitting: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories and Warmth" In the midst of chaos, knitting threads together a sense of comfort and unity. With Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustration in "Theres a Long, Long Trail, " we embark on a journey through time. During World War II, an instruction booklet titled "Knitting for the RAF" became a lifeline for many brave souls. Knitting needles clicked rhythmically as they crafted garments to protect those who soared high above. Amidst wartime scarcity, even advertisements played their part. A poster advertising Sunlight Soap showcased the versatility by featuring intricate patterns that could be created with their product. Who said pirates couldn't knit? Unveiling a pirate knitting pattern brought whimsy to this age-old craft, proving that creativity knows no bounds. Even royalty found solace in knitting during challenging times. In May 1942, the Royal family gathered at home for a special sitting captured by ILN magazine—a heartwarming image that reminds us of our shared humanity. The term "Knitting Sweetheart" emerged as loved ones knitted tokens of affection for soldiers fighting far from home. Each stitch carried love and hope across vast distances. Sometimes mischief finds its way into our yarn-filled world—like when mischievous kittens become tangled in wool. Their playful antics remind us to embrace joy amidst life's tangles. Becoming an expert knitter requires dedication and practice. Countless hours are spent perfecting techniques and unraveling challenges until mastery is achieved—an art form worth celebrating. From Shetland shawls to Baldwin's knitting leaflet during WW1, these timeless creations have adorned shoulders throughout history—each one telling its own story woven with care and craftsmanship. In times of war, Patons knitting wools advertisement provided comfort through handmade comforts—a reminder that even small acts can make significant differences in people's lives. Books like "Women & War.