Pair of Stockings
c.1910 (made)
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These stockings were worn by London socialite Heather Firbank (1888-1954). She was daughter of the affluent Member of Parliament Sir Thomas Firbank. Her brother was the novelist Ronald Firbank. The V&A holds a large collection of clothes worn by Heather Firbank. The collection includes evening and daywear, as well as accessories, and has examples of many well-known London dress-makers including Lucile and Mascotte. Corresponding photographs, letters and account books are held in the Word and Image department. Firbank’s clothes have featured in multiple exhibitions and were the focus on the V&A’s 2015 publication, London Society Fashion 1905 - 1925: The Wardrobe of Heather Firbank.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | knitted yarn |
Brief description | Pair of stockings, purple and black striped cotton yarn. British, c.1910 |
Physical description | Pair of purple and black striped stockings |
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Credit line | Given by Lilla Pennant from the estate of Johanna Firbank |
Object history | From the wardrobe of Heather Firbank |
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Summary | These stockings were worn by London socialite Heather Firbank (1888-1954). She was daughter of the affluent Member of Parliament Sir Thomas Firbank. Her brother was the novelist Ronald Firbank. The V&A holds a large collection of clothes worn by Heather Firbank. The collection includes evening and daywear, as well as accessories, and has examples of many well-known London dress-makers including Lucile and Mascotte. Corresponding photographs, letters and account books are held in the Word and Image department. Firbank’s clothes have featured in multiple exhibitions and were the focus on the V&A’s 2015 publication, London Society Fashion 1905 - 1925: The Wardrobe of Heather Firbank. |
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Accession number | T.5:1, 2-2018 |
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Record created | April 12, 2017 |
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