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Girl and boy in knitted cardigans
Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence).
circa 1971
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1971 Cardigan Cardigans Copley Currency Decimalisation Knitted Knitting Nylon Pence Price Shilling Wool Woollen Woolly Currencies
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming photograph captures the innocence and playfulness of childhood in the early 1970s. The girl and boy, both dressed in knitted cardigans, are deep in conversation as they sit on a grassy knoll. The girl's cardigan, a pretty blue number with white buttons, is adorned with a delicate floral pattern, while the boy's brown cardigan, with its simple cable knit design, adds a touch of ruggedness to his outfit. The price tag visible in the bottom left corner of the image serves as a reminder of the time in which this scene was captured. The cost of the cardigan patterns, priced at one shilling and six pence in the old currency and ten pence in the new, reflects the economic changes taking place in the UK during the early 1970s. Decimalisation, which saw the introduction of the decimal currency system, took place on February 15, 1971, making ten pence equal to one shilling and threepence. The knitted cardigans, made from Copley Cadette Nylon yarn, were likely popular choices for children's clothing during this time due to their affordability and ease of care. The woolly textures of the cardigans add a cozy and comforting element to the image, making it a heartwarming representation of childhood in the 1970s.
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