Textiles

Glove in the Midge & Flea pattern, "JNF" at wrist

Period:

20th Century

Date:

c1992

Creator:

Miss Jane N Forsyth

Description:

Example of a Sanquhar pattern glove in black and white wool to illustrate the "Midge & Flea" design.  This is probably one of the oldest patterns, and 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 knitted by Miss Jane N Forsyth, then in her seventies, using size 15 needles and 3 ply wool. It has the initials "JNF" at the wrist.  Her gloves were displayed at various country shows over the years.

Place of Production:

Sanquhar

Materials/Media:

wool

Dimensions:

length 265mm, (cuff) width 90mm

Source:

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Accession Number:

SQRTM:1997.4.4

Digital Number:

SQTX015a, SQTX015b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council