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Pair of Socks

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-15369

Description

Cream socks with two red stripes at the ankle; stocking stitch; ribbed top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

socks
footwear
knitting (process)
wool (textile)
Hosiery
Sock
Sock

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth F. Tinkham

Accession Number

1950.74L

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