Stockings

Child's stockings

Name/Title

Stockings

Entry/Object ID

1988.1.4a-b

Description

These child's stockings feature a zigzag and overlapping diamond pattern in brown, cream, green, and red colors. These patterns create a visually appealing design on the socks. Additionally, there is a band at the top of the socks, which is characterized by a pattern alternating between red and cream colors.

Context

Worn by Ruth Bennett Kent of Calais, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1988.1

Source or Donor

Kent, Bennett T.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1853

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sock

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Stocking

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hosiery

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Footwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

3-1/4 in

Length

8-5/8 in

Material

Cotton, Silk

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kent, Ruth Eaton (1849-1907)

Related Places

Place

Village

Kents Corner

Town

Calais

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America