Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G2005.004

Description

"Pair of fine white cotton machine knit stockings, knee-high. Elaborate openwork design on front of foot and leg, halfway around sides. Square heel, under-foot seam, narrow welt with holes spelling “Paris.” Back seam winds almost completely around to the front. Lacework has decorative band across top and dainty row of hemlock trees... along side of lacework is a double row of satin stitched or brocaded border. Purchased with:2005.004.2 Pair of creamy white silk garters"

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hosiery, Stockings, Scocks, Machine-Knit, Lacy, Fronts