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Pair of men's stockings
probably English, exported to America
late 18th century
Place of Use: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: possibly Nottingham, England
Medium/Technique
Frame-knitted cotton and silk
Dimensions
Overall: 80.6 x 15.2 cm (31 3/4 x 6 in.)
Other (foot): 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Other (foot): 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.842a-b
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown-gray ribbed stocking, saw-tooth top edge, white toe and front part of sole.
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-grandfather Stephen Robbins (1758-1847); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to MFA, 1899