Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G98.085

Description

"Beautifully hand knit fine linen stockings, just short of knee height. Narrow finish on cuff, fine turn stitch clocks with little tree at top of double rows extending on either side of narrow gore to toe and bottom of foot. Masterfully replaced cotton heel and toe. Seam under heel only. Narrow bands at top. Small darns at heel. 8.5” long by 17” high."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Stocking, Hosiery, Sock, Hand-Knit, Linen, Fine clocks

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Length

8-1/2 in