Black 'Meridian' Socks
In their original packaging.
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Art work details
- Year of production:
- 1940 - 1942
- Maker:
- J.B.Lewis & Sons Ltd
- Place:
- Haydn Road
- Materials:
- wool, linen
- Measurements:
- Length 36cm, foot length 26.7cm
- Tags:
- Nottingham, wool, linen
Man's black wool and linen circular knitted socks in their original box. The socks have deep cuffs edged with two lines of blue rayon and are mostly in 3:1 rib. They are stamped in green on the soles 'Meridian, Linsply Regd, Pure Linen Splicing, Two-Fold Botany Wool, Made in England' and in white on the toe 'Wartime Weight'.
The socks also have labels printed in orange, brown and red with 'Meridian, Linsply Socks, Two-fold Botany Wool, Pure Linen Splicing, Made in England, No.88, 9" to 11 1/2", 20/6 1/2 doz.boxes, 12" 1/5 per dozen extra, Prices subject to variation owing to war conditions, J.B.Lewis & Sons Ltd, Nottingham'. The box is covered in brown paper with a label printed in brown, orange and grey.
ID Number: NCM 1994-556
