Mr Richardson sometimes deputised for his friend Mr Henry Berry at Sunday services at the Asylum, c.1890.A rare, historically significant and well-provenanced example of resources - clothing - made by residents of the Kew Lunatic Asylum in the 19th century.Multicoloured, hand-knitted woollen sock, created for Mr. W.H. Richardson (father of the historian Dorothy Rogers, the donor), and made by patients of the 'old Kew Asylum'. Attached handwritten note by Dorothy Rogers): "This sock was made for my father (W. H. Richardson) by patients of the old Kew Asylum. He often deputised for Mr Henry Berry at Sunday afternoon services about 1890'.men's clothing, socks, kew lunatic asylum, w h richardson, dorothy rogers

Grey woollen sock, green red ,white and blue decoration, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags .Grey woollen sock, green red ,white and blue decoration, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags.textile industry knitting, scallywags industries, textile industry, knitting

A men's fine woollen sock, plain navy blue, woven with fine ribbing, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags .A men's fine woollen sock, plain navy blue, woven with fine ribbing, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags.textile industry knitting, scallywags industries, textile industry, knitting

Garry Cooper is a natural and brilliant pilot with a determonation for perfection. He expects only perfection from himself from himself and others. Conflict arose many times through his career when he did not experience perfection from the bureaucracy to which he was subjected. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, air pilots - australia - biography

Book - PaperbackGarry Cooper is a natural and brilliant pilot with a determonation for perfection. He expects only perfection from himself from himself and others. Conflict arose many times through his career when he did not experience perfection from the bureaucracy to which he was subjected. vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - biography, air pilots - australia - biography, soldiers - australia - biography

Garry Cooper is a natural and brilliant pilot with a determonation for perfection. He expects only perfection from himself from himself and others. Conflict arose many times through his career when he did not experience perfection from the bureaucracy to which he was subjected. vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - biography, air pilots - australia - biography, soldiers - australia - biography

A sock starting spider, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A sock starting spider, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter". A sock starting spider, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Sock knitting machine needles for the "Beehive" manual sock knitter.Sock knitting machine needles for the "Beehive" manual sock knitter.EDGEWORTH/ EXTRA /HIGH GRADE/PLUG SLICE/MANUFACTURED BY/LAROS & BRO CO RICHMOND VAknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A pair of machine knitted aqua coloured woollen socks. Probably made on the "Beehive" manual benchtop sock knitting machine.A pair of machine knitted aqua coloured woollen socks. Probably made on the "Beehive" manual benchtop sock knitting machine.SOV KNITTED BY STAN FINLAYknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Twenty page black and white pattern book featuring designs for gloves, stockings and socks. Book contains black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover shows a colour image of a woman seated on the floor wearing a long jacket, stockings and knitted socks, gloves and scarf. front: [printed] Gloves Stockings / and Socks / BY Stitchcraft / 8 D. fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns

This pair of child's white cotton socks once belonged to Mrs W N Barnard of Portland and were worn by her son Robert Barnard.This pair of hand knitted child's socks is representative of children's fashion of the early 1900sA pair of child's white cotton socks, hand knitted, pattern on top of sock. Circa 1910flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, child’s white socks c. 1910, child’s clothing c 1910, robert barnard

A manual, benchtop, "Beehive" sock knitting machine.A manual, benchtop, "Beehive" sock knitting machine.The Beehive/ MADE IN ENGLAND A10 A10textile machinery knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting

A retrieval hook, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A retrieval hook, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A retrieval hook, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A retrieval hook, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A bottle of oil, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A bottle of oil, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".ROBURknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A yarn feeder, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".A yarn feeder, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A cast iron weight, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter."A cast iron weight, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter."knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A small oil can, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A small oil can, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Kniting machine needles, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"Kniting machine needles, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".BELL'S (?)/ WATERPROOF/ WAX VESTASknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A four piece set of cast iron weights, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter."A four piece set of cast iron weights, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter." A four piece set of cast iron weights, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter."knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting machine knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting, machine knitting

A yarn feeder, associated with the "Beehive" manual benchtop Sock Knitter.A yarn feeder, associated with the "Beehive" manual benchtop Sock Knitter.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Yarn feeders associated with the "Beehive" manual sock knitting machineYarn feeders associated with the "Beehive" manual sock knitting machine.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A small metal part for the "Beehive" benchtop sock knitting machine.A small metal part for the "Beehive" benchtop sock knitting machine.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.California Nugget /PIPE TOBACCO/ COUP CUTknitting textile machinery machine knitting textile mills textile mills, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting, textile mills

A small screwdriver with a wooden handle, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"A small screwdriver with a wooden handle, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Paragon and contains knitting patterns for socks.Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / No. 38 / SOCK BOOK / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, paragon art needlecraft, knitting, handicrafts - history

Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne on 13th October 2023. Torchbearers were supplied with a white uniform, socks and hat to wear during the relay. These are additional commemorative socks produced by the Torch Relay committee (organised by Legacy Australia Inc) and given to Melbourne Legacy.An important part of Legacy's history was the commemoration of its centenary.White socks with Legacy 100 on them and the Torch emblem.torch, relay, centenary

Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual benchtop sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting