Stocking
I. and R. Morley Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
1937
Materials
Silk
Measurements
750 mm (Length)245 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366612.1
Summary
One of a pair of silk stockings, produced for the coronation of George 6th and Queen Elizabeth in 1937. Fully-fashioned. Tan coloured silk with denser and lighter coloured welts and feet. Embroidered clocks in red, white and blue, with small crown. Label (detached); original printed paper label 'MORLEY Nottingham, Eombroidered clocks 775, Fully Fashioned Fine Gauge, Special Dull Twist Silk, Specially Reinforced Heels' 'MORLEY SILK STOCKINGS, MADE IN ENGLAND' Reverse of label; 'I and R.MORLEY LTD, LONDON, NOTTINGHAM, LEICESTER'
Makers and roles
I. and R. Morley Ltd