Functional object - Knitting Bag, 1914-1918

Historical information

made by the red cross volunteers to raise money for the 1914/1918 war. Probably made locally. Actually thought to be made for soldiers to put their dirty socks in their kit bag.(reference: Antique Road show)

Physical description

Khaki bag made to look like a shirt. "Sister Susie's shirt' embroidered on it in red. 2 red crosses also embroidered on it. Red silk cord to hang it up.

Inscriptions & markings

Sister Susie's Shirt embroidered in red

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