Textiles

Glove in the Midge & Flea pattern

Date:

late 19th century

Description:

Example of a Sanquhar pattern glove in black and white wool to illustrate the "Midge & Flea" design. Probably one of the oldest patterns, this most closely resembles other traditional knitting of the 18th century. Its name is self-explanatory, although opinions vary on the identity of the second insect!

 

This example was given to a lady (who died in 1915) to use as a pattern.

Place of Production:

Sanquhar

Materials/Media:

wool

Dimensions:

length 275mm, (cuff) width 70mm

Source:

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Accession Number:

SQRTM:1997.4.16

Digital Number:

SQTX002a, SQTX002b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council