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Pair of Stockings

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-28700

Description

Plain; natural linen; subtle clock = diamond in pearl stitch; has been darned a lot at heel and toe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stockings
footwear
knitting (process)
linen (material)
Hosiery
Stocking
Stocking

Additional Identification Number

1919.398A-B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

16 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Newton Mackintosh

Accession Number

1919.398AB

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