Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G98.084

Description

"Hand knit stockings, fine, pearly linen tops attached to lacy knit cotton bottoms. Small geometric gridlike design; top edges have narrow finish and the name, “Polly Keyes” worked about 2” below, straddling the back seam. Heavy heels,seamless foot with moderately pointed toe.8” long by 16” high. Assume these were all-linen when new."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

Stocking, Hosiery, Socks, Hand-knit, Linen Top

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Length

8 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Keyes, Polly