Stocking
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Machine-knitted cotton.
Measurements
610 x 150 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604340.1
Summary
A woman's stocking from a pair of stockings, made from machine-knitted fine white cotton. The stocking has a decorative ankle clock in contrasting cream thread in a floral motif and is otherwise undecorated. A handwritten marking on the outer stocking face reads, 'M.A.B. 3'. A further handstitched name tape label inside the knee seam reads, "B.B".
Provenance
Gift of Mr and Mrs R. Lucas-Clements
Marks and inscriptions
Outer face, beside upper seam.: A handwritten marking on the outer face reads, 'M.A.B. 3'. See associated photograph for further details. Inner seam, at knee.: A handstitched name tape label inside the knee seam reads, "B.B". See associated photograph for further details.