Textiles

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

Description:

Example of a Sanquhar pattern glove in grey and black 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!  The glove has the initials "MW" knitted into the wristband.

Materials/Media:

wool

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession Number:

DUMFM:0207.21

Digital Number:

DMTX043a, DMTX043b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council