Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G89.289

Description

Hand knit heavy cotton stockings with diamond pattern from mid-calf to toes, almost completely around leg; unusual waffle texture to reinforced area of heel. Toe in 4 sections, no seam under foot. Pointed toe. Top has 3.5” cuff of decorative stripes with scalloped top edge. Back seam. 8.5” x 18”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hosiery, Stocking, Hand-knit, Fancy Tops, Cotton

Dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Length

18 in