A pair of fully fashioned navy blue nylon stockings with reinforced toe, sole, heel and welt. These were sent from America during the Second World War and are unusual in being in blue rather than tan. Fortunately the shade of blue was not what the…

Both fully fashioned, one in cream nylon mesh knit, one dark brown mercerised cotton with diamond pattern. ID Number: L-C-82-1983-11

A pair of circular knitted mid brown nylon stockings. The deep welts have a band of fancy knit ('ladderlock') below which is repeated in the toes. The legs and tops of the feet are in micro-mesh with plain heel and sole. The inside card is printed…

A women's stretch bathing costume in nylon and Helanca (a textured yarn). It has shaped bust sections and a U shaped back. Shoulder straps from the points of the bust sections form a V at the centre back. On the left hip is an Olympic torch motif in…

A woman's matching top and scarf in machine knitted nylon and acrylic crepe yarn, patterned with bands of half lozenges with rays and petals and crosses and half crosses. The top has a low rounded neck and short frilled sleeves. The basque is also…

Girl's short sleeved jumper, scoop neck with scalloped edge, wavy edge to sleeves. Knitted in white acrylic nylon boucle (yarn with a curled ply) with band of blue marl at neck, sleeves and bottom. Factory sample, style A52, dated 7.9.73. ID…

A negligee or dressing gown in machine knitted wool lace patterned with rows of ovals with four holes and rows of spiders over white nylon gauze. The bodice has a high neck and three quarter length sleeves. The skirt is long. Fastening is by white…

Pair of women's 'Emblem' brand tights in opaque red Bri-nylon with ribbed body and elasticated waistband. Size small, in original box. ID Number: L-C-82-1983-21