Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Stockings
Object Number
2017-19-52 a-j
Description
Five pairs of cotton stockings, part of World War II era uniform. A,B: khaki ankle socks, 12.5" length. C,D: khaki ankle socks, 12" length; E,F: Dark khaki knee socks, 20.5" length, orange "12" on toe of one sock. G,H: same as E,F. I,J: dark brown ribbed ankle socks, 12.5" length.
Provenance
Oswald W. Marrin Jr. (1919-2007) was born in New York City before moving to Litchfield. Graduating from Brown University in 1942, Marrin joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and attended Officer's Class in Quantico, VA. He served as platoon commander and eventually executive officer of K Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In his company was Charles R. Hickox, Jr., also of Litchfield. Marrin served in the battles of Guadalcanal, Gloucester, and Peleliu. Discharged as a major in 1946, he returned to Litchfield and ran the Marrin Real Estate Company.
Category
Date Made
1942-1946
Dimensions
Various lengths, see object description.
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
