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Stocking

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Pair of ivory silk jersey stockings. Overcast seam down the center back of each; top edge folded down to inside to form welt. Reinforced toe and heel.

2026.16.004.7a-b

Used by Irene Drury Griffin, supposedly as part of her trousseau.

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Adult, Female

Stockings

Female

Jersey

Silk

Ivory

McCallum Hosiery Company

1920 - 1925

20th Century

Stamp

Toe of one stocking

McCallum / Silk Hosiery

Other Number

2026.16.004.7.a-b

25.5 in from top edge to bottom of heel

Griffin, Irene Drury

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