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Stocking
Object/Artifact
MK creamy cotton stockings, with vertical 'warpless' wales spaced 1”; alternate horizontal bands of pale beige with fine ochre guard strips from toe to calf, terminating with series of narrow red/olive stripes. Olive stripes top/bottom of 1.5” cuff. Stamped “A E Pearl” “JS” with 3 diamonds in stitches. 8.5” x 26”
G92.132
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Stockings
Hosiery
Socks
Tan Bands
Cotton
Machined
8 in
26 in