Pair of Garters
1798 (made)
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Pair of knitted white cotton garters bound with pale blue silk satin. They are made in alternating bands of plain and openwork. Each garter is knitted with 'V E / C '98'.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Knitted cotton, bound with silk satin |
| Brief description | Pair of knitted cotton garters, probably made in England, 1798 |
| Physical description | Pair of knitted white cotton garters bound with pale blue silk satin. They are made in alternating bands of plain and openwork. Each garter is knitted with 'V E / C '98'. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Kathleen Courtney DBE |
| Object history | These knitted garters are said to have been made for a wedding, although there are no known provenance details. |
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| Accession number | T.196&A-1964 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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