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Stocking
Object/Artifact
"Machine knit fine white cotton stockings. 1” hem. Delicate self diamond clocks. Hem marked “40.” Nearby marked “A” Huge foot, wide, slightly rounded. Seam under heel. 10” long by 27” high. Must be sized for a man.Blue dyed thread used to make cross stitch initials that seem incomplete - like I and another one. Miraculously stitched in conformity to ribs of knitting like counted thread embroidery."
G92.179
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1870 - 1800
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Stocking
Socks
Hosiery
Machined Knit
Cotton
27 in
10 in