NEW THREEPENCE ENGLISHWOMAN'S DESIGN
The new twelvesided threepennybit, which is to be introduced into British currency in honour of the Coronation,' will bear a .design created by a woman—Miss. Frances Madge Kitchener,' .niece' of the late Lord Kitchener, states a London correspondent." ' ■ v - • • The thrift.plant—which'has blooms something like those of a tiny carnation —gave her inspiration.for the design. The plant. grows wild on the rich sea-coast turf 9! Devonshire, where Miss Kitchener .often spends her holidays. The threepenny-bit, traditionally associated with Scotland, seemed to her to be the epitome of thrift. So she made a: wax model of a spray of the thrift flowers. F.rom that, she made a plaster cast and worked out the final design, which has been adopted for the reverse side of the coin, in place of the existing pattern of oak leaves and acorns. >
On the obverse side, ( the coin will bear a portrait of the' King's head, drawn by one of the Royal Mint officials.
RECIPE FOR CHIC KNITTED COAT.
This smart coat with stylish lapels is knitted in Patona wool, to obtain a crepe finish. Illustrated with simple, easy-to-follow knitting instructions in the latest "Kelp-to-Knitters," No. V 2997. Send 3d in stamps today to Patons and Baldwins, Ltd., Box 1441 V, Wellington. —Advt.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 108, 8 May 1937, Page 18
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