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Pair of Stockings

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1780-1820

GUSN

GUSN-31166

Description

White; ribbed knit; plain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stockings
footwear
cotton (textile)
knitting (process)
Hosiery
Stocking
Stocking

Inscription

1. Knitted near opening: ""P"" 2. Embroidered in cross-stitch w/ black thread near opening: ""RQP"" or ""ROP""

Additional Identification Number

1926.927A-B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29.25 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Daniel P. Abercrombie

Accession Number

1926.927AB

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