Not currently on display at the V&A

Stocking

ca. 1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stocking of warm, mid brown machine knitted silk with a design of three painted purple daisies, each having a brilliant inserted for a centre, at the side of the calf. The welt and foot are of lisle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Machine knitted silk, brilliant inserted
Brief description
Ladies stocking of machine knitted silk, manufactured by I. & R. Morley, England, ca, 1920.
Physical description
Stocking of warm, mid brown machine knitted silk with a design of three painted purple daisies, each having a brilliant inserted for a centre, at the side of the calf. The welt and foot are of lisle.
Marks and inscriptions
  • '644' is marked at the welt
  • 'M' 'X' is marked at the welt
Credit line
Given by Mr F. H. Hawkins, for I. & R. Morley & Co.
Collection
Accession number
T.146-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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