Black Women's Stocking
With white detail.
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Although William Elliot invented a fast black dye for silk in the 18th century, fast black dyes for wool and silk were not achieved until the end of the 19th century. This black wool stocking which is made on a circular machine is stamped in gold 'Hawley's Hygienic Dye, Warranted Stainless & Acid Proof, Alfred Hawley, Dyer'. The clock is hand-embroidered in brown and white cotton chevening.
ID Number: NCM 1994-870
