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For the Empire and her Freedom, We all must do our bit;The men go forth to battle, The women wait - and knit. This verse promoted knitting as practical and patriotic activity for New Zealand women. It appeared on the cover of New Zealand's first knitting 'recipe' book, Her Excellency's Knitting Book, compiled in 1915 by Lady Liverpool (the wife of the Governor General) and Miss V Bell. Knitting for victoryDuring World War I, New Zealand women (and children) waited and knitted, producing thou...

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circa 1915

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https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/364206

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Flags / paper / ink / labels / printing / World War, 1914-1918 / patriotism / Warfare / world wars / wars / Hosiery / knitting / New Zealand / United Kingdom / France

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