Knitted jersey

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This woollen jersey is knitted in a Fair Isle pattern. This complex, brightly coloured pattern originated in Shetland.

The pattern consists of horizontal bands overlaid with stars, crosses, diamonds and V- shapes.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-970-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.RGB 20
• Date: 18th/19th century
  
• Material: Wool, red, brown, blue, white and yellow
  Jersey, knitted
  
• Dimensions: 540 mm H x 540 mm W; 1350 mm (total width across sleeves)
  
• What: Jersey, knitted
  
• Subject: Fair Isle knitting, garments, pieces, patterns (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Woollen jersey knitted in a Fair Isle pattern of horizontal bands overlaid with stars, crosses, diamonds and V-shapes
  
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