A short post, a trifle: Wouldn't these be a bright spot
in your wardrobe on cool, cloudy days? There is something cozy and charming
about these Victorian stockings. Cherry
red cotton knit stockings are embroidered with floral details, c. 1860s+. The
cotton is sturdy yet soft. Examination reveals a channel runs across the top of
both - most likely to contain garters. A subtle seam runs up the back.
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| Photo courtesy of www.Trouvais.com |
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| Photo by author |
While they may not compete with
these delightful French cotton stockings (c. 1870s) and their bounty of
cherries, they have just enough embellishment to make them special.
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| Image, courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC |
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