Knitting inspiration

I am a massive fashion history geek so it was pretty inevitable that my knitting would be inspired by times past.  The winter dress of women in the 19th Century is particularly fascinating to me so I thought I would share some of my historical inspiration from the V&A archives with you.

 

Dress ca. 1870 , maker unknown.  Given by Miss R. Wilson 

Mid 19th century feather muff lined in white silk satin, maker unknown

19th Century embroidered mittens, maker unknown

Dress ca. 1842 from the V&A archives Given by Mrs J. P. Friend Smith

Dress ca. 1845, maker unknown. Given by Lady Lindsey

I am very excited by all of the ideas whirling round my head for my new Oh Knit! collection, most of which are inspired by these kind of images.   

Kate

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