Collection item
Patrick's Vest, 1980s
Like most of her generation my mother, Mary Parrish, learnt to knit as a child but taught herself to prepare fleece and spin in the 1970s after ending up with an Ashford spinning wheel. Mother crafted everything in her own very 'hand spun' style - it was just luck if the item she made you happened to fit. These are items made for our family, including this vest with his name for her grandson.
Details
Maker:
Mary Parrish
Garment type:
children's knitted vest
Material:
100% homespun wool
Features:
V-neck, sleeveless, stripes, text reading 'Patrick' on front, colour blocked back
Colour:
Brown, beige, cream, green
Exhibition:
KNIT: Original fashion created from yarn
Last published:
2026
Date:
1980s
