Tartan Stocking

In wool.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1890 - 1910
Maker:
Unknown
Place:
Unknown
Materials:
wool
Measurements:
Overall length 65cm, foot length 23cm
Tags:
wool

Tartan stockings were fashionable in the 1890s. This stocking is in Dress Stewart tartan, made using the intarsia technique*. The welt, heel, toe and English foot are in dark green wool. There are no manufacturer's marks.

ID Number: NCM 1994-841

* Intarsia is a technique used when working with blocks of colour, so that you don't have to carry yarn across the back of the work.

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