Collection

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Brief description

Brown envelope containing traced fabric, needle, finishing materials and instruction chart : Art Needlework kit made by Penelope for the armed forces : used by women on National service : height 29 cms : 22 cms. Brown envelope 'Art Needlework by Penelope'. Produced for HM Forces during WW2.. Typed copy letter from Wm Briggs & Co. to recipient. For occupational therapy purposes. Instruction leaflet with black and white and colour illustrations with 4 embroidery silks inside and needle pinned to it. 5 sets of tapestry wool, multi-coloured. Piece of beige fabric with design printed on for embroidery

Object number

EPPMS.1999.439

Production organisation

H. M. Forces (licenced)
Penelope (maker)

Production place

England

Associated organisations

H. M. Forces (User)