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Pair of Socks

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of blue, green, yellow, red and black knitted plaid socks.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sock
  • Sock
Materials and techniques
Knitted
Brief description
Pair of multi-coloured knitted plaid socks, made by Kinloch Anderson, Scotland, 1996
Physical description
Pair of blue, green, yellow, red and black knitted plaid socks.
Gallery label
(1997)
Modern Highland dress has evolved from the belted plaids worn by the Scottish Highlanders until the 18th century. This kilt is made from a tartan now associated with the Anderson clan. Such dashing attire is increasingly popular as formal wear for weddings, balls, and other special occasions.
Credit line
Given by the makers
Object history
Part of a Highland dress ensemble T.21:1 to 17-1997.
Collection
Accession number
T.21:8, 9-1997

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Record createdMay 5, 2011
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