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Object Name
Stockings
Object Number
1972-01-224 a,b
Description
Large black, thick cotton stockings; top of each stitched in thread "IC"
Comment
Christopher Leffingwell had a stocking knitting mill in Norwich, CT in last half of 18th century; if these are not hand knit they may be an example of Leffingwell stockings. They were purchased by William Warren at auction of Geer House at Preston, CT in 1962
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1750-1800
Dimensions
23" long x 6 5/8" wide
Materials
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Stockings