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What a nice find! Here are a gorgeous pair of antique woman socks that dates end of the 19th century!
These garments are hand knitted in a soft off-white cotton.
These socks must have belonged to a great trousseau since they carry a beautiful cross stitch MB monogram inside tone of the socks! With a number, 24, which means these socks were the 24th pair of the lady!
The knitting of the cotton is really a gem!
They have been mended with a lot of care on the heel and foot.
The socks are high and are connected by a link in order to store them.
The size of socks is a 6,5 or a French 39.
A really nice find in a fine wearable condition!
I have freshly laundered and pressed those garments.
Ideal for costume, display or for any collection!
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Condition : gorgeus timeworn condition, freshly laundered and pressed
Ref : FC01967
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Fabric
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Colour
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off-white
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Period
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1900
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Origin
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France
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Weight
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160 gr / 0.32 lbs
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Length
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61 cm / 24.01 in
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Foot
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25 cm / 9,85 in
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Finishes
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MB monogram, link closing
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Condition
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gorgeous timeworn condition, freshly laundered and pressed
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Remarks
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rare embroidered pair of socks
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TEXTILE CARE
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Antique linen is a living material, if you treasure it, it will reward you a hundred times. A lot of antique textiles are so robust and wonderfully easy to wash and maintain. The fibres of these exceptional fabrics were grown without any use of chemical, these textiles are organic. No need to use chemicals to wash antique textiles, a good simple natural soap such as the savon de Marseille is fine for every kind of linen. The textiles can be machine washed on warm. The warmer ithey will be washed, the softer and floppier they will turn. Again, no need to use a softener, a dash of white vinegar or a spoon of baking soda are perfect to maintain these wonderful textiles. Dry them on the line if possible, expose them under sun light to brighten the natural white.
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