Woolly Collection (#4)

WW1 knitting - comic postcard, Naughty Netta
Naughty Nettas Knitting Knickers for the Seat of War. Humorous postcard inspired by the national effort of knitting comforts for soldiers during the First World War

Checked knitted chess board vest, WW1
A British soldier proudly displaying a knitted vest under his jacket which, as well as eeping him warm, doubles as a portable chess and draughts board

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) backlight in the evening, Chile. Guanaco is a camelid and closely related to the domestic Lama and Alpaca. Chile

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) herd with the landmark Cuernos del Paine in the background, Chile. Guanaco is a camelid and closely related to the domestic Lama and Alpaca. Chile

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Mangaliza (Hungarian) Woolly Pig (Sus scrofa (domestic)) Date:

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Museum / Varied Carpet BEETLE - Էoolly bearՠlarvae crawling over carpet. (Anthrenus verbasci) Date:

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Sheep - in snow wearing woolly hats Date:

Mammoth thigh bone
Fossilised thigh bone of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) from Siberia. About 40, 000 years old

Rudolph Valentino with his Dogs 1926
RUDOLPH VALENTINO film actor, exercising his two dogs. His tragic early death resulted from peritonitis after an emergency operation for appendicitis and gastric ulcers

Woolly Stockings C. 1940
A smiling young woman, reclining on tasselled cushions, pulls on a wool stocking while pointing her toe in the air

Newborn lamb, 1 day old, long slender legs, cream coloured woolly coat, pink ears drooping, standing beside mother, ewe has very thick woolly coat, small pink ears, pink nose with large nostrils

Lamb (Ovis aries) standing

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Kitten with mouth open wearing Christmas pudding hat covering eyes Date:

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Cat - Kitten wearing Christma pudding hat over eyes Date:

Woolly monkey and boy
Unusual Friends - Woolly monkey and boy. 1950s

Basset hound with woolly hat and hot water bottle
Unusual Friends - Basset hound with woolly hat and hot water bottle. 1950s

Tabby kitten and woolly monkey
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten and woolly monkey. 1950s

Man and mule
Unusual Friends - man and mule. 1950s

Highland cow, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Girl with dog in a pram
Girl with her dog in a pram -- she has dressed him in a knitted bonnet and cardigan, with glasses as a finishing touch. Date: circa 1960s

Cartoon, Hamilton Aide, writer, artist and composer
Cartoon, Charles Hamilton Aide (1826-1906), French-born writer, artist and composer -- described here as All-Round Talent. 1884

Boy with a model aeroplane -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

The Bern Bear helps a Swiss woman with her yarn winding. Date: circa 1903

Woolly Monkey and Kitten
Unusual Friends - Woolly Monkey and Tabby Kitten. 1950s

Comic exaggeration card - The Wool Producers of Canada - giant sheep! Date: 1910

Furs Vaterland - German WW1 knitting postcard
German postcard featuring a row of little girls knitting For the Fatherland during the First World War. Civilians of all the warring nations knitted comforts for men serving at the front during this

Sheep / Southdown Wether
A Southdown Wether. Date: 1907

Golfing couple in knitted jumpers
Golfing couple in ribbed knitted jumpers. 1960s

Young woman in a blue and white knitted top. 1960s

Young Mother and baby out for a winter walk in the park - wrapped up in many layers of winter woolies! Date: circa 1930

Young couple relaxing in a train compartment. Date: circa 1960s

Fisherman with lobster pots, Brixham Harbour, Devon. circa 1950s

Ballantyne cashmere advertisement, 1959
Advertisement for luxurious but affordable cashmere from Ballantyne of Peebles in Scotland featuring a twinset in baby blue and a star cardigan in platinum. Date: 1959

Sweater, cap and slipper socks from Neatawear, 1965
A matching trio of winter woollens in brown, black and white wool from Neatawear. Date: 1965

New style jumper - 1919 ladies clothing advertisement
Advertisment for the new style jumper in cashmere available from Greensmith Downes & Son of George Street, Edinburgh. During the 1920s, the popularity of the jumper increased

French WW1 knitting postcard - Patrie Famille
Patriotic French postcard showing a wife at home with her children and a huge pile of knitted comforts, thinking of her soldier husband, who is writing a letter home. Date: c.1915

Frontispiece illustration by Cecil Aldin, Moufflou, by Ouida. Showing Moufflou, a French poodle, walking along a country road in Tuscany, Italy

Group photo of young men playing ice hockey. Date: circa 1930s

Soldier shaving in the open air at a camp. Date: circa 1940s

Girl holding rabbit in a garden
A smiling girl holding her pet rabbit in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Girl and toddler riding a bicycle and a tricycle. Date: circa 1920s

Girl on a bicycle in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Children on doorstep in a Balham street, SW London
Four children on a doorstep in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Little girl looking glum
A little girl looking glum. Date: circa 1960s

Studio portrait, little boy on the phone
Studio portrait of a little boy on the phone. Date: circa 1960s

Flocky maucauco or macauco, woolly lemur or indri, Lemur laniger.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

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"Woolly Wonders: From Long Trails to Knitting Tales" Step into a world where wool reigns supreme, as we embark on a journey through various captivating scenes. Inspired by Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting book "Theres a Long, Long Trail, " our adventure begins. First stop: the whimsical illustrations of W. Heath Robinson, where imagination runs wild and wool takes on extraordinary forms. Next, we find ourselves transported to the golden age of cinema with Errol Flynn in Warner's classic film "Woolly. " A tale that intertwines romance and adventure against breathtaking backdrops. As we move closer to nature, we witness the timeless tradition of salmon netting at Bideford, Devon – hardworking individuals relying on their trusty woollen nets for sustenance. The pastoral scene continues with a shepherd tending to his flock during feeding time in Byworth, October 1933; an idyllic moment captured forever. Texel's Milk Sheep Ewe and her lamb greet us next – their fluffy coats reminding us of the incredible versatility of wool. Our journey then takes an ancient turn as we encounter Arthur Hayward's prehistoric reconstruction of the majestic Woolly Mammoth; its shaggy coat protecting it from harsh climates long ago. Venturing further into Scotland, we meet the rugged Scottish Black Face Sheep Ram – resilient creatures thriving amidst challenging landscapes. But not all is serious in this woolly world. A mischievous kitten finds itself tangled in yarn, showcasing both adorable chaos and endless possibilities for creativity. The thrill-seekers among us are beckoned towards motocross madness at Wild and Woolly Motocross multi multi 2008 – adrenaline pumping through every twist and turn while riders don their protective woollen gear. Finally, our expedition concludes with Wensleydale Sheep SGI 2819 & Lamb; their lustrous locks epitomizing elegance and grace.