Women's Sock

Tennis sock in rayon acrylic yarn.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1930 - 1940
Maker:
I & R Morley Ltd
Place:
Nottingham
Materials:
acrylic
Measurements:
Length 14.5cm, foot length 24cm
Tags:
Nottingham, acrylic

A sample tennis sock in white rayon plated onto cotton for strength. The heel and toe are in plain cotton. The turndown ribbed cuff has green near the edge and two bands of patterning. On the sole is printed 'Morley, Made in England, Artificial Silk & Cotton' and Morley's trade mark of a wheel with wings. The printed card lists the places where Morley had factories. A separate card has samples with different colourways of cuff on it.

ID Number: NCM 1994-809

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