Pair of Stockings
1989 (made)
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Pair of cream stockings, superfine nylon with scalloped tops, dated 1589-1989 in the tops in open-work knitting, one with an Elizabeth II crown and cipher between the years, the other with the logo of the 400th anniversary of frame-knitting showing the number 400 incorporated into a diagram of knitting. In original presentation box with a commemorative pin-back badge in metal and plastic
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | nylon, card, plastic on metal. |
| Brief description | Commemorative stockings marking the 400th anniversary of the invention of frame-knitting by William Lee. Made in 1989 by the British Branded Hosiery Group. In presentation box with commemorative pin |
| Physical description | Pair of cream stockings, superfine nylon with scalloped tops, dated 1589-1989 in the tops in open-work knitting, one with an Elizabeth II crown and cipher between the years, the other with the logo of the 400th anniversary of frame-knitting showing the number 400 incorporated into a diagram of knitting. In original presentation box with a commemorative pin-back badge in metal and plastic |
| Object history | William Lee invented frame-knitting in 1589 during the reign of Elizabeth I, which revolutionised the hosiery and knitting industry as it speeded up the process of making stockings and other knitting. These stockings were produced by the British Branded Hosiery Group in 1989 to mark the 400th anniversary. |
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| Accession number | T.1654:1 to 4-2017 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2017 |
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