Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G88.128

Description

Hand knit heavy cotton stockings, shell stitch going all the way around and up to knee; no initials; china buttons sewn to front and back of each top. Heels not reinforced. Fairly fine weight. 21” long to foot; 8” foot.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1870

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Stocking, Socks, Hosiery, Footwear, Hand-KNit, Buttons

Dimensions

Width

8 in

Length

21 in