Cream Bex knitting needle box

Side view of a box showing the needle gauge.

Side view of a box showing the smooth edges.

Side view of a box showing the damage to the corner.

Top view of a box showing the needle gauge and moulded inscription.

Top view of a box showing the inner surfaces.

Underside view of a box showing the moulded integral feet.

Close view of a box showing moulded inscription.

Classification

textiles
knitting and crochet
knitting accessory

Description

A cream coloured knitting needle box made from compression moulded urea formaldehyde and stamped BEX on the base. BEX was a tradename used by British Xylonite Ltd. The lid of the box is marked at inch intervals along one edge. The other edge has needle size measuring notches from sizes 1 to 16.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

British Xylonite