Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G92.179

Description

"Machine knit fine white cotton stockings. 1” hem. Delicate self diamond clocks. Hem marked “40.” Nearby marked “A” Huge foot, wide, slightly rounded. Seam under heel. 10” long by 27” high. Must be sized for a man.Blue dyed thread used to make cross stitch initials that seem incomplete - like I and another one. Miraculously stitched in conformity to ribs of knitting like counted thread embroidery."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1800

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Stocking, Socks, Hosiery, Machined Knit, Cotton

Dimensions

Height

27 in

Length

10 in