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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.
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    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
    Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.6, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
    Adella S. Smolensky
    1936
    Boy's Stockings
    Unknown
    late 19th century
    Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
    Adella S. Smolensky
    1936
    Gift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval, 2001.51.4.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Do…
    Adella S. Smolensky
    1936
    Child's Stockings
    Unknown
    about 1890-1910
    Man's Wedding Stockings
    Governor Owen Vincent Coffin
    1858