Black Silk Socks

With white embroidery.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1914
Maker:
Elliott
Place:
Swanwick
Materials:
silk
Measurements:
Overall length 31cm, foot length 25cm
Tags:
silk, Nottingham

These black silk socks hand embroidered (chevened) in white silk were worn by Leslie B Elliott for his wedding in 1914. His brother was the managing director of Elliott's of Swanwick and they have the mark 'E' of that firm below the ribbed cuff.

ID Number: NCM 1980-503

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