Domestic object - Knitting needle set, c. 1930

Historical information

Made by and used by mother-in-law of the donor during her time in Asia and Australia, c1930s.

Physical description

Navy blue cloth roll with stitched pockets to hold knitting needles. Roll contains approx 110 different knitting needles or various sizes, make and colour. Some are bamboo/timber, some are plastic or metal. Cloth roll was made by mother-in-law of donor and is designed to fold up to cover the needles prior to rolling. Once rolled, cloth can be secured with two small push buttons.

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