Woolly Collection (page 6)

Illustration that recreates the hunting of large mammals (mammoths, woolly rhinos and elephants) using traps during the Upper Paleolithic. Painting

WW1 knitting song sheet music
Front cover of sheet music for Knitting Song, published during the First World War when national patriotism was manifested by knitting comforts for troops. Date: c.1917

Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashion
Front cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918

Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1, winter at the front
Field & Hospital Comforts in Knitting and Crochet. Great War knitting booklet published by J & J Baldwins of Halifax featuring two British soldiers in a snowy trench on the Western Front

The Needle Worker, WW1 knitting & sewing booklet
Front cover of monthly magazine, The Needle Worker, from the Great War period featuring a photograph of a Belgian kepi cap - the knitting pattern for which was inside. Date: c.1915

Leachs knitting booklet - garments for scouts, WW1
Front cover of a Leachs knitting booklet from the Great War period. This issue focuses on making clothing for scouts who were an important part of the war effort at home. Date: c.1915

French WW1 knitting pattern
Reproduction of the front cover of a French WW1 period knitting booklet, with examples of tricotons (otherwise known as comforts ) available to knit for soldiers at the front. Date: 1914-1918

Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for Men
Front cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks

Bracelet wool holder, WW1
Advertisement for a bracelet wool holder, an accessory to aid knitters who were making socks, mufflers and other comforts for soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1915

WW1 knitting, woollen belts - gift to the troops from Queen
Gift to the Troops at the Front from the Queen and the Women of the Empire. Leaflet giving instructions on how to knit woollen belts for troops during the First World War

WW1 crocheted cap and scarf combined for soldiers
Pattern and photograph taken from a Baldwins Wool Great War era knitting booklet for a crocheted cap and scarf combined. Date: c.1915

American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
Front cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest

WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmets
Inside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops

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

WW1 knitting booklet, The Higbee Company
The Knitting Needle has again come into its own. Front cover of a small booklet published by the Higbee Company (USA) containing patterns for knitting comforts for troops during the First World War

Countess Zia and Nada Torby packing mittens for troops, WW1
Countess Zia Torby (later Lady Zia Wernher) and Countess Nada Torby (later Mountbatten), daughters of Grand Duke Michael and prominent figures in society organised this group of society ladies who

WW1 knitting - patriotic postcard
" We Must All Do Something for Our Country!" Two children sit on a doorstep knitting comforts for soldiers out of khaki wool

Boy scouts on skiing activity in Finland
Boy scouts on a skiing activity in Finland

Woolcraft guide advertisement
Advertisement for the Woolcraft Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet with an accompanying illustration showing a lady knitting a sock. Date: c.1915

Khaki puttee footless stockings, WW1
Pattern for some khaki puttee hand knitted stockings to make for soldiers during the First World War to replace shop-bought puttees. Date: c.1915

WW1 cartoon - The Super-Patriot - knitting
A biddable gentleman is disturbed from his armchair nap and used by two ladies of the house to wind wool. Knitting comforts for troops was a nationwide activity during the First World War

Canadian scouts in Germany
Three Canadian scouts camping in Germany

Young woman leaning against a tree

Wall Game: Why Not War Game? WW1
Wall Game: Why Not War Game? Three young men taking part in the Eton Wall Game, with a comment that public schools would be wise to spend some time on military training during the First World War

Liberty knitting bag, WW1
A boat shaped knitting bag in colour printed shantung silk lined with cotton, available from Libertys at a cost of 9s. 11d. Just the ticket for all the enthusiastic knitters of the First World War

Woman looking through car window
Woman looking through a car window

Woman in stripy jumper
Woman in a stripy jumper

Woman drinking water
Woman drinking from a glass of water

Woman with stripy jumper and background

Phyllis Dare knitting, WW1
Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), the English actress, who was born Phyllis Haddie Dones, c.1910. Together with her sister, Zena, she was one of the great

Loves Labour - Not Lost by Barribal, WW1 knitting
A pretty young woman engrossed in her knitting, a popular and patriotic pastime during the First World War, making comforts for troops. Date: 1915

Knitting comforts for the troops, WW1
Three ladies, knee deep in khaki wool knit furiously and engage the help of a civilian male to wind their yarn. Date: 1914

Women knitting silhouette, WW1
Silhouette showing a long line of women, all knitting comforts for the troops from a huge ball of wool. 1915

Knitting women, WW1
A pair of women wind some wool during the First World War. Date: 1915

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

French women knitting in wine cellar, Rheims, WW1
French women knitting comforts for soldiers in a gloomy wine cellar, dimly lit by candles in Rheims, a refuge from shell-fire in the frequently bombarded city. Date: 1914

Shetland Wool Cardigan for soldiers, World War One
A shetland wool cardigan, with balaclava, available from Scott Adies of Regent Street and an ideal present to send to fighting men on the Western Front during Christmas 1915. Date: 1915

Black soldiers preparing food, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers preparing food at a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Little boy with robin and snowman by Muriel Dawson
A little boy with a robin and a snowman by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1930s

Toddler in pink and white by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Two children in woolly hats by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Black soldiers keeping warm, Western Front, France, WW1
Black soldiers keeping warm at a brazier in a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917

Chocolate box design, lady in woolly hat and scarf
Chocolate box design, featuring a smiling lady in a woolly hat and scarf. Date: 20th century

Baby in pram
A beautiful baby in woolly hat and cardigan, lies in a pram looking adorable. Date: c. 1900

Woman standing by car in snowy weather
A young woman standing by an open-topped car in cold weather with a sprinkling of snow on the ground

Man with motorbike and baby
A man with a large motorbike and a baby. They seem to have swapped places -- the baby is on the motorbike and the man is in the sidecar. Date: 1920s

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) herd in the patagonian steppe, Chile. Guanaco is a camelid
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) herd in the Patagonian steppe, Chile. Guanaco is a camelid and closely related to the domestic Lama and Alpaca

Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) calf portrait, Chile. Guanaco is a camelid and closely related to the domestic Lama and Alpaca. Chile

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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.