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Stocking
Object/Artifact
Hand knit heavy cotton stockings, shell stitch going all the way around and up to knee; no initials; china buttons sewn to front and back of each top. Heels not reinforced. Fairly fine weight. 21” long to foot; 8” foot.
G88.128
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Stocking
Socks
Hosiery
Footwear
Hand-KNit
Buttons
8 in
21 in