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Woman's Wedding Stockings
Woman's Wedding Stockings

Woman's Wedding Stockings

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Adella S. Smolensky American, 1909 - 2001
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Date1936
MediumMachine-knitted silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 37 x 4 3/4in. (94 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval
DescriptionThese knit white silk stockings have reinforced heels, soles, and toes. They are seamed at the center back.
Object number2001.51.4.3a-b
MarkingsThere is a red stamped logo on the top side of the stockings. The letters are faded, but "EAR WEAVE" is still legible.NotesHistorical Note: Adella S. Smolensky (1909-2001) married John M. Sliva (about 1910-1996) 30 May 1936 in Holy Cross Church in New Britain, Connecticut.
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Woman's Wedding Shoes
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Woman's Stockings
Unknown
Early 20th century
Boy's Stockings
Unknown
late 19th century
Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.6, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Child's Stockings
Unknown
about 1890-1910
Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
Adella S. Smolensky
1936
Man's Wedding Stockings
Governor Owen Vincent Coffin
1858