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Stocking
Object/Artifact
Hand knit heavy white cotton single stocking; leaf pattern toe to calf, all around. One line of red around top edge, with nearly obliterated stencilled name in scroll, like those on quilts. Narrow side pieces on and under pointed toe; no back seam; seam down back heel, seamless underneath. 9” foot, 16” leg.
G88.316
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Hosiery
Stocking
Sock
Hand-Knit
Stencilled name
9 in
16 in