Blue '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
Measurements:
Length 37cm, foot length 27cm
Tags:
Nottingham, wool

Man's circular knitted socks in blue and black marled wool in their original box. They have deep ribbed cuffs and are stamped in green and white on the sole 'Two-fold Botany Wool, Meridian Viking Regd, Made in England' and in white on the toes 'Wartime Weight'.

The socks also have paper labels printed in orange, brown and red 'Meridian Viking No.3636, 9" to 11 1/2" 18/3, 12" 1/- per dozen extra, Prices subject to variation owing to war conditions, in half dozen boxes.' The box is covered in brown paper and printed in orange.

ID Number: NCM 1994-555

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