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Stocking
Object/Artifact
"Beautifully hand knit fine linen stockings, just short of knee height. Narrow finish on cuff, fine turn stitch clocks with little tree at top of double rows extending on either side of narrow gore to toe and bottom of foot. Masterfully replaced cotton heel and toe. Seam under heel only. Narrow bands at top. Small darns at heel. 8.5” long by 17” high."
G98.085
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Stocking
Hosiery
Sock
Hand-Knit
Linen
Fine clocks
17 in
8-1/2 in