Socks
1980s (made)
| Place of origin |
Socks of hand-knitted multicoloured wool.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand-knitted wool |
| Brief description | Socks, hand-knitted wool, South America, 1980s |
| Physical description | Socks of hand-knitted multicoloured wool. |
| Object history | Registered File number 1994/274, Streetstyle exhibition 1994-1995, in the exhibition it was part of an outfit called 'Traveller UK 1986-94' (includes the jumper T.312-1994, the jeans T.500-1994, the vest T.501-1994, the T-shirt T.502-1994, the belt T.503-1994, the T-shirt T.504-1994, the whistle T.507-1994, the boots T.506-1994, the licorice T.508-1994, the friendship band T.510-1994 and the toggle T.509-1994). Part of New Age Traveller Costume. This outfit combines second-hand and found clothing with army surplus and handmade garments. The numerous layers were worn for warmth and protection. The hat is unique to the traveller's tribe, in this case, the Dongas. Traveller clothing is normally worn until it falls apart, hence the condition of this outfit, and the unwashed appearance reflects the Traveller's itinerant life which is spent largely outdoors. |
| Bibliographic reference | Surfers, Soulies, Skinheads & Skaters : Subcultural Style from the Forties to the Nineties
Described in the exhibition publication, part of an outfit called 'Traveller UK 1986-94'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.505:1, 2-1994 |
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| Record created | December 15, 2010 |
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