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Stocking
Object/Artifact
Hand knit heavy white cotton stockings. Fancy ribbed welt with band of lacy pattern. Large shell pattern all around, top to toe. Tubular shape, heavily reinforced heel. Round conical shaped toe. For a heavy woman? 19.5” x 8”
G91.066
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1900
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Stocking
Hosiery
hand-knit
Fat
8 in
19-1/2 in