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Man's half hose (one of a pair)
German (Chemnitz)
1900–17
Object Place: Chemnitz, Germany
Medium/Technique
Knitted cotton
Dimensions
46.5 x 25.5 cm (18 5/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Arthur Warren Rayner Hosiery Collection—Gift of Mrs. Frank K. Idell
Accession Number69.738b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's full-fashioned ribbed half hose. Knitted dark purple silk long-ladder ribbed boots and plain soles, lisle (cotton) ribbed tops, spliced toes and heels. Marked "Pure Thread Silk" and "Four Thread Heel and Toe."