Cotton 'foot sox'
Socks made to cover just the feet.
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Art work details
- Year of production:
- c.1810
- Maker:
- Cotton spun by Mr R Arkwright, socks made by Allen & Solly
- Place:
- Nottingham
- Materials:
- cotton
- Measurements:
- Width 7.6 cm, foot length 28 cm
- Tags:
- Nottingham, cotton
Described as 'foot sox' when shown with other historic hosiery by J R Allen at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862. They probably fulfilled a triple function of protecting fine stockings from shoes, warmth and of absorption during games or strenuous pursuits.
ID Number: NCM 1985-770/5
