Sanquhar pattern gloves, worn for curling, Dumfries

These were knitted in the 1950s for Mrs Marjorie MacDonald of Dumfries in colours chosen to match her outfits.  The darning on the fingers and palms shows that they were well used.  Mrs Aitken knitted the gloves for 5 shillings a pair.
Object no :
DMTX058n, DMTX059n
Collection :
Creator :
Mrs Aitken
Place of Production :
Dumfries
Dimensions :
240mm x 95mm, 235mm x 95mm
Materials :
wool
Location :
NA
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