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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Stocking

Object/Artifact

Hand knit cotton stockings, ribbing and fancy border on top, with white china button on each side. Checkered pattern of grouped holes covering all areas except sole and toe. Pointed toe. 6.5 x 11.5”

G90.247

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850

User Age: Child Gender: Neutral

Childswear

Socks

Stockings

Hosiery

Hand-knit

Checkered

6-1/2 in

11-1/2 in

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