Headwear - Hat, 1940's WW2

Historical information

Beret knitted during WW2 from darning wool. Darning wool was the only wool not rationed during the 1940's in Britain. Wool was sold only cut into lengths so was often used for fair-isle knitting.

Physical description

Knitted Fairisle beret. Knitted during WW2. Made with assorted colours of darning wool.

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