Men's Silk Sock

In black and red.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1930
Maker:
Allen, Solly & Co Ltd
Place:
Nottingham
Materials:
silk
Measurements:
Overall length 35.5cm, foot length 26cm
Tags:
silk, Nottingham

A man's sock knitted principally in black but with red behind which would show once the sock was stretched on the leg. The fronts are hand embroidered (chevened) with parallel rows of white spots. The back seam is handstitched. Marked 'A' for Allen, Solly & Co Ltd. There is also an oval label printed with the firm's London address (14 Moor Lane, Fore Street, London) and a description '1/1 black silk shot & emb.4441'

ID Number: NCM 1975-142/15

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