Stocking

Name/Title

Stocking

Entry/Object ID

G2008.125

Description

Hand knit fine white cotton stockings, thick. Over-the-calf height. Decorative seam, cuff has design of 3 rows of pointed feather-effect bands. Dark blue beads form the initials EB on each one near the cuff. Box heels, seam under foot, star toes. Very well executed.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Stocking, Hand-Knit, Hosiery, Cotton, Beaded, Initials