Stocking Sampler

Heavily embroidered.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1912
Maker:
C. Coggen Ltd
Place:
Nottingham
Materials:
silk
Measurements:
Length 65.5cm
Tags:
silk, Nottingham

Cream silk stocking, embroidered with a variety of motifs sewn in silk thread, the toe and heel are missing. Possibly a practice piece for an outworker employed sewing the chevening patterns on to stockings.

ID Number: DBMYU 1979-16/1

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