Knitting sheaths
The knitting sheath helped support the weight of the garment on the needles - especially at a time when women frequently knitted whilst standing or walking.
The knitter wore a belt around her waist and the sheath was tucked into the right hand side at an angle. The needle end was inserted into a hole or ridge at the top.
Knitting sheaths were often intricately carved and given as love tokens.
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DMTL025a-d
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Accession number :
DUMFM:0207.50=55
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Dumfries & Galloway Council
