Hosiery Collection (#6)

Letterhead design - McGregor Hosiery Mills, Toronto
Letterhead design - McGregor Hosiery Mills, manufacturers of finest quality hosiery, Toronto, Canada. 1936

Aristoc WWII stockings advertisement - rayon
Advertisement for Aristoc stockings in 1944 showing a woman in WRNS uniform inspecting a pair. The adverts copy promises that once victory has been achieved, a plentiful supply of lovely

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1940
Loveliness that lasts 1940

What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting book
Charming illustration on the front cover of a knitting book published by Scotch Wool and Hosiery Stores. Date: c.1930

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1935
Bear Brand supreme superfine 54 gauge stockings. Soft sunshine hatters - so do Bear Brands finest gauge stockings. 1935

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1934
Bear Brand crepe luxury stockings. " Hallo... long distance? oh, lo darling.. sweet of you to ring me.. you ll be be back for christmas... marvellous... what do I want?

Nylon stockings, post-World War II C018 / 0642
Nylon stockings. Woman in the street putting on nylon stockings in the USA after World War II. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

The Stockinger
Artist: Farmer, Walter - Title: The Stockinger - Date: 1911 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 38.1 x 27.9

Freon Underwear Advertisement. ca. 1940, Freon Underwear Advertisement

Ascot knicker elastic advertisement
Advertisement for Ascot knicker elastic, made from artificial silk. Washing won t spoil it - neither will boiling. Endorsed by actress and entertainer Ivy Tresmand who says, I like Ascot elastic

Ballito stockings advertisement
Advertisement for Ballito stockings, made from pure silk. 1930

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1936
What fineness this Christmas... What a perfect Christmas stocking.... all the lastest fashion able shades, fastidiously fashioned into a dismally dull-lustred stocking. 1936

Sketch cover - striped parasol and stockings, dazzle fashion
Zebra effects in hosiery and parasol. Front cover of The Sketch demonstrating the popular vogue for the stripe, influenced in part by the success of dazzle camouflage during the First World War

Patterned stockings including patriotic flags, WW1 fashion
Two pairs of stockings with the embellishment fashionable during the First World War on the left, a pair featuring squirrels on the ankles from Peter Robinson an don the right

Patterned stockings, WW1
Three types of patterned stockings - checked, geometrical and unconventional floral selected from the range available at Peter Robinson of Oxford Street

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1938
Not a shadow of doubt ! Each stocking by Bear Brand ia as unblemished as its reoutation, and every bit as reliable! On the score of economy too, it may be said that a step in the right direction

Sphere suspenders advertisement
Advertisement for the Sphere Suspender Company of Leicester, suggesting they are the best choice for the elite of the Country when they are presented at court because of the smart lines imparted to

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1937
Confidence... Every woman desires that supreme self-assurance which only perfection in matters of details can give. 1937

Advert Scott Adie womens tartan skirts 1916
Advertisement for Scott Adie, a variety of tartan skirts made from the finest quality hand-woven Scotch yarn to select from. Date: 1916

Drawings Prints, Hose, Luxite, Advertisement, Holeproof, Hosiery, Co. Artist, Coles Phillips
Drawings and Prints, Hose of Luxite Advertisement for Holeproof Hosiery Co. Artist, Coles Phillips, American, 1880-1927, Phillips Coles, 1880, 1927, ca. 1918, 1913, 1923, Commercial color lithograph

SILK STOCKINGS AD, c1925. American magazine advertisement, c1925, for Blue Moon silk stockings

A woman donates her silk stockings so it could be repurposed as powder bags during
A woman donates her old hosiery so it could be repurposed as powder bags which propel the projectile in big naval and coast defense guns

Source Size = 3966 x 2498
Destruction by Fire of Messrs. Hine and Mundellas Hosiery Factory at Nottingham

Moore & Co. Trade Card (engraving)
XJF392626 Moore & Co. Trade Card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Hosiery. Minnesac Mills. [Man working at machine. ], May 1937
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Hosiery. Minnesac Mills. [Man working at machine.], May 1937, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform

GEORGIA: TEXTILE MILL, 1913. Young men and boys working at a Hosiery Mill in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1913

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A young worker using textile machinery at the Cherokee Hosiery Mill in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1913

TEXTILE MILL WORKERS, 1910. A group of workers standing in front of the Knoxville Knitting Works in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photograph by Lewis Hine, December 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1914. An eleven-year old girl working as a looper in the Crescent Hosiery Mill in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1914

TEXTILE WORKER HOUSING. Housing for the workers at the Rome Hosiery Mill in Rome, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1913

AD: HOSIERY FOR MEN, 1919. American advertisement for Shaw Knit Hosiery for Men, 1919

Stocking Frame Workshop, showing women winding and reeling the yarn, and the man working the knitting frame. From The Universal Magazine London 1750

When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard. ca. 1940, When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard

Advertisement for Corsets. ca. 1936, LOCATION UKN

William Lee (c1550-c1610) English inventor of the first frame-knitting machine (1589). Lee, born in Nottinghamshire, watching his wife industriously knitting by hand. 19th century wood engraving

Anthony John Mundella (1825-1897) British statesman with interests in the Nottingham hosiery manufacture. Member of Parliament for Sheffield 1868-1885

I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard. ca. 1940, I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard

Listen Dear Heart Valentine Postcard. ca. 1895-1920, Listen Dear Heart Valentine Postcard

Hereward the Wake Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Hereward the Wake Carreras Cigarette Card

Rosalind Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Rosalind Carreras Cigarette Card

Quentin Durward Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Quentin Durward Carreras Cigarette Card

Hamlet Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, Hamlet Carreras Cigarette Card

Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643
Nylon stockings exhibition. DuPont saleswoman (right) demonstrating the advantages of nylon stockings at an exhibition in 1939

Nylon stockings, 1940 C018 / 0644
Nylon stockings. Nylon stockings in use in a still from the DuPont Companys film A New World Through Chemistry (1940). This film showcased some of the latest advances

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1941
Saving grace.... Here is a hint for fashionwise, yet frugal folk. Choose no other stockings but Bear Brand. For they will give you all the delicacy and beauty that your heart could desire

Advert for Symetra Bear Brand stockings 1938
Legs can be lovelier this year ! We must apologize for implanting the dark suspicion in your mind, but are you sure that your stockings look as lovely from dehind as they do from the front? 1938

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1939
A photograph showing two ladies taking tea dressed in stylish 1930s day dresses. 1939

Cooper, Wells & Co. seamless hosiery. Date c1886 Aug. 9. Cooper, Wells & Co. seamless hosiery. Date c1886 Aug. 9

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"Hosiery: A Timeless Elegance Unveiled through the Ages" Step into a world of sheer sophistication as we delve into the captivating history of hosiery. From the iconic Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement that revolutionized legwear to the enchanting allure of Sylvanus Redgate's artwork, it has always been an emblem of femininity and grace. In 1924, Holeproof Hosiery took center stage with their exquisite designs, adorning women's legs with unparalleled beauty. Meanwhile, members of Pans People Dance Troupe mesmerized audiences as they gracefully modeled lingerie for Mirror Studio Pix, showcasing how they are enhance every movement. The Bear Brand Stockings advertisement in 1933 captured hearts with its timeless appeal. Women across generations were enticed by its promise to elevate their style and confidence. David Wright's Calendar Girl further immortalized this era, depicting a vision of sensuality intertwined with stockings' allure. Charnos Nylons stepped onto the scene with an unforgettable advertisement that exuded elegance and refinement. A woman sitting on an armchair delicately holding up a pair of silk stockings epitomized sophistication at its finest. Bear Brand Stockings once again captivated fashion enthusiasts in 1933 when they presented a dazzling Stocking Fashion Show featuring Italian designer creations. Leg models showcased these masterpieces on runways, leaving spectators breathless at the seamless fusion between artistry and fashion. Finally, "Young Lady in Silk" encapsulated the essence of hosiery—a symbol of youthfulness and luxury—through stunning visual storytelling. Throughout history, it has transcended mere fabric; it has become synonymous with empowerment and self-expression for women worldwide. As time goes by, one thing remains certain: whether it be through advertisements or artistic representations like William Felkin or David Wright's works—the magic woven within each thread continues to inspire awe and admiration.