Bohus in the Coats-Patons Donation
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These garments are labeled ‘Bohus STICKNING’, a company which existed in Sweden to produce hand knitted garments as a poverty reduction measure
Bohus cardigan
A Bohus product cardigan, finely knitted in light natural wool, patterned fronts, plain back and sleeves and deep rib to body. The knitted fabric of the fronts is patterned in both colour and texture work in five colours of wool. Knitted flat and seamed. Unworn. Name of design not known.
Bohus Sweater - " Red Edge" design
A Bohus product sweater, round neck, finely knitted in light natural wool and seven colours, front patterned in colour work and textured stitches, plain back, and sleeves and deep rib to body. Knitted flat and seamed. Patons archive hand written swing tag label says “Sweater Bohus Knitting”. The design is named ‘Red Edge’. Unworn.
Bohus Hat - " The New Red Edge" design
A Bohus product hat, finely knitted in light natural wool and six colours, front patterned in colour work and textured stitches, with garter stitch edge around the brim and a shaped crown. The design is named ‘New Red Edge’. Knitted in the round. Patons archive hand written swing tag label says “Hat Bohus Knitting”.
Bohus Scarf - "Red Edge" design
A Bohus product scarf, finely knitted in light natural wool and five colours, a deep patterned border at both ends in colour work and textured stitches. The design is named ‘Red Edge’. Patons archive hand written swing tag label says “Scarf Bohus Knitting”.
Bohus Gloves - "The New Red Edge" design
A Bohus product pair of gloves, finely knitted in the round in light natural wool and five colours, with a patterned panel on the back of the hands, in colour work and textured stitches. The cuffs which are a deep hem are brushed to give a fluffy effect. The design is named ‘New Red Edge’. Patons archive hand written swing tag label says “Mitts Bohus Knitting”.
Index to this selection
- About the Coats-Patons Donation
- Pictorial Index
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- Jackets, Cardigans, Capes & Coats in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Sweaters in the Coats-Patons donation
- Accessories in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Day Wear in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Evening Wear in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Historic Replicas in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Ancillary Items in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Bohus in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Shetland and Fair Isle in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Underwear in the Coats-Patons Donation
- Overview of items in the Patons archive