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Nevertity

Pair of Stockings
1960s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of tan nylon stockings contained in a cellophane envelope printed with the head of Queen Nefertiti.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Stocking
  • Stocking
TitleNevertity (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Nylon and printed cellophane
Brief description
Pair of nylon stockings 'Nevertity' in packaging, made by Nylon Hosiery Co. Ltd, England, 1960s
Physical description
Pair of tan nylon stockings contained in a cellophane envelope printed with the head of Queen Nefertiti.
Dimensions
  • Packaging width: 19cm
  • Packaging height: 23cm
Marks and inscriptions
'NEVERTITY [sic] / American Style / Nylon Stockings / For Sureness and / Practicability' (Printed on packaging)
Credit line
Given by Nylon Hosiery Co. Ltd.
Production
"American-style" stockings made for British market
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.100B&C-1983

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Record createdAugust 17, 2007
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