War knitting, The Shepard Stores, Temple Place, Boston, 1917

Description

Pamphlet distributed to consumers at Shepard Stores in Boston and Providence. The pamphlets describe materials that can be knit for soldiers fighting in the first World War, for example sweaters, socks, wristlets, and scarves. Each clothing item comes with a photographs, materials needed, and detailed insturctions on how to knit it. Also included in the pamphlet are some pages with handwritten notes describing knitting patterns and needles used.