Woman's Stockings
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1825-1875
MediumHand-knitted cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length of stocking x width of foot): 21 1/4 x 9 1/2in. (54 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2003.130.0a,b
DescriptionPair of woman's hand-knitted white cotton stockings. The stockings are knitted with a lacy pattern resembling vertical waves across the top of the foot and around the ankle. The rest is knitted in a plain stockinette stitch. The stockings are seamed up the back. The tops are finished with a quarter-inch of ribbing.
Status
Not on view
