Wools Collection

Patons knitting wools advertisement, WW1 comforts
Advertisement for Patons Alloa knitting wools during the First World War featuring a Red Cross nurse busy knitting and the words, Every Woman Can Help. Date: c.1915

Cock o th North wool advertisement, WW1 knitting
Advertisement for Cock o th North knitting wools made by Carter and Parker of Baildon Mills, near Shipley in Yorkshire and ideal for making comforts for soldiers

Peruvian woman in traditional dress winding up wool, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Peruvian woman in traditional dress winding up wool, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673197 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

Advertisement for "Aquascutum" snow-shedding sports suits from 1923. (b/w photo)
8634522 Advertisement for "Aquascutum" snow-shedding sports suits from 1923. (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Art deco illustration of a woman making a rug with wools Date: 1920s

Advert for Patons and Baldwin's tapestry wools, with a lady admiring her work Date: 1920s

Advert for Shirley Wools, with encouraging before and after illustrations Date: 1920s

Model wearing a knitted bathing costume with HS monogram, carrying a beach bag worked in tapestry wools. Date: 1935

Advert for Lister's Knitting Wools Date: 1924

Advert for Sirdar Rug Wools. Date: 1920s

Wartime P & B Knitting Wools Advert
A wartime advertisement promoting P & B knitting wools, the photograph portrays a young woman showing off her striped cardigan. You can knit it from odd ounces and save precious coupons

Feather Market, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092403 Feather Market, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feather Market, Cape Town)

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Spools of coloured wools on loom ready for weaving

Advert for Jester wool 1947
Jester wools (for gayer wear) advert showing a colourful court jester surrounded by brightly attired young women at, of all places, a racecourse. Date: 1947

Advert for Burberry winter coats 1924
Heavy wintert overcoats, provide comforting warmth through the soft, luxurious qualities of fine woola and thus they combine. Date: 1924

Patons Khaki knitting wools advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Patons Khaki knitting wools during the First World War, specifically for knitting comforts for troops at the front

Alloa knitting wools by John Patons, 1899
Advertisement for Alloa knitting wools by John Paton and Son, dated 1899. Though the company merged with J.P Coates in the 1960s, the Patons trademark continues in use today. Date: 1899

Wilkinson Manufacturing Co knitting wools for WW1 comforts
Text only advertisement for Wilkinson Manufacturing Co of Accrington Road Mills, Burnley and their special knitting wools that passed all War Office regulations

Cockatoo knitting wools advertisement, 1917
Advertisement for Cockatoo knitting wools from the Cockatoo Company based in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, ideal for soldiers comforts

The Dyers Souks, freshly dyed wools drying, Medina, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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"Wools: A Timeless Thread of Comfort and Style" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where wools played a significant role in fashion, comfort, and creativity. From Patons knitting wools advertisement to Cock o th North wool advertisement during WW1, these threads were woven into the fabric of history. During World War I, wools became essential for providing comforts to soldiers on the front lines. Knitting became a patriotic duty as women across the nation picked up their needles and created warm garments for their loved ones overseas. In the vibrant Art Deco era of the 1920s, an illustration captures a woman's artistic prowess as she weaves a beautiful rug using colorful wools. This depiction showcases how wool crafts were not only practical but also served as forms of self-expression. Advertisements from this period highlight brands like Patons and Baldwin's tapestry wools or Shirley Wools that inspired ladies with before-and-after illustrations. These adverts encouraged women to take pride in their needlework accomplishments while showcasing stunning finished pieces. As fashion evolved through the decades, so did wool's versatility. In 1935, a model donned a knitted bathing costume adorned with an HS monogram while carrying a beach bag worked in tapestry wools. This display demonstrates how even swimwear embraced wool's charm and functionality. Lister's Knitting Wools advert from 1924 reminds us that quality materials are timeless treasures worth investing in. Similarly, Sirdar Rug Wools advert from the same decade highlights how rugs made with fine yarn can transform any space into one filled with warmth and elegance. Even during times of war such as WWII or post-war years like 1947 when Jester Wool was advertised; P & B Knitting Wools remained steadfast companions offering solace amidst chaos and uncertainty. Wool transcended beyond clothing advertisements too.