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Collection MHS (unaccessioned) Textiles
Date 1950s
Description 2 of a pair of full length black woollen stockings with shaped, reinforced toes and heels. These are included to indicate stockings worn in the pioneer period but these are from the mid 20th century. Stockings from the mid 19th century are rare in museum collections. Probably 1940/50. Has label attached, "E/E 9 ½ , 6/3, /35". Wool/ woven fabric. Excellent condition.

Object is fifth from the left in image 4.
Year Range from 1950
Year range to 1960
Object ID 0000.600.0299
Object Name Stocking
Other # T4521
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Last modified on: December 19, 2014