Nylon Collection (#2)

Advert for Wolsey nylons
A pair of legs wearing and advertising Wolsey nylon stockings. They appear to be wearing a very groovy pair of wedge shoes as well. Date: 1947

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

Woman in Nylon Nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and brushes her hair, checking how alluring she looks in a mirror, before going to bed

Princess Margaret
PRINCESS MARGARET Inspects nylon lace used in a ballgown designed by the fashion designer, Victor Stiebel, a favourite designer of the princess. Date: 1930-2002

Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937) in the laboratory. Discovered of nylon while working for Dupont Company, 1927. American industrial chemist. Courtesy Du Pont Company

Wallace Hume Carothers, American industrial chemist, c1927-1937. Carothers (1896-1937), seen here in the laboratory, discovered nylon while working for the Dupont Company in 1927

Advertisement, Stockings by Carlton. 1936

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elbee Nylon Hair Net with elastic, medium brown. circa 1950s

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elvetta Nylon Hair Net with elastic, woven of Dupont nylon in dark brown. The final touch of loveliness. circa 1950s

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Royalty Invisible Hair Net with elastic - woven of DuPont nylon - new Duroy processed - " Fit for a Queen" ! circa 1950s

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Nylon Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Invisible Nylon Hair Net with Elastic, made of DuPont mylon in blonde - Every net guaranteed - " Its all in the Duro-knots" ! circa 1950s

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Nylon Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Tru-fit Invisible Nylon Net with Superfine Mesh and Elastic Edge - made of DuPont nylon in Auburn - Guaranteed perfect ! circa 1950s

Young woman in a blue and white knitted top. 1960s

The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debut
Double page spread from The Tatler suggesting various accessories required by the debutante to ensure a sparkling season! Clockwise from top left

Advertisement for Bri-Lon sports shirts
Advert for sports shirts in Bri-Nylon by Fred Perry Sportswear, and on the right, a button-through sports shirt in Bri-Nylon by Marathon. Date: 1966

Night and Day fashions
Night and day fashions from the 1960s. From left to right: A Debenham & Freebody empire line nylon nightdress in which a 15 denier in the colours shown is mounted over a toning 30

Silk jersey sweater by Fenwick, 1965
Long silk jersey sweater, striped in red, white and green, worn with brief white stretch Bri-nylon shorts, both from Fenwick. Date: 1965

NYLON DEVELOPMENT. Du Pont scientists pour an experimental solution into a machine, while working to develop the synthetic textile, nylon. Photograph, early 20th century

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

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Giant / Goliath Heron with nylon fishing line wrapped around bill Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Advertisement for Knights Castile soap -- female model (Sandra Paul) holding a pair of nylon stockings. 1959

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Dunnock immature ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Common / Eurasian Bullfinch pair in net ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Common / Eurasian Bullfinch adult male in the net ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Eurasian / Common Treecreeper identification ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Common / Eurasian Bullfinch adult male being taken out of the net for banding ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Eurasian Blue Tit immature ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program (formerly Parus caeruleus) Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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Great Tit immature ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

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European Crested Tit in the hand ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Program (formerly Parus cristatus) Le Champ du Feu, Bas Rhin, France Date:

Lovely Legs
circa 1925: A display of sheer nylons in a shop window, possibly Harrods of London, during their Great Summer Sale. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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Nylon fishing nets dumped in skip on quayside Date:

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Chiffchaff - caught in net - ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Progamme (Phylloscopus collybita) Date:

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Chiffchaff - caught in net - ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Progamme (Phylloscopus collybita) Date:

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Chiffchaff - caught in net - ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Progamme (Phylloscopus collybita) Date:

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Chiffchaff - caught in net - ringing the birds with nylon nets for the STOC Progamme (Phylloscopus collybita) Date:

Discarded fishing line caught on twigs, Warwickshire, England, April

Coloured SEM of the weave of a nylon stocking
Nylon stocking fibres. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of the weave of a nylon stocking (ladies tights). Nylon is a polyamide substance, and the first synthetic fibre ever to be produced

Nylon cable tie, SEM
Cable tie. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a nylon cable tie fastener. The ratcheted strip of this fastener can usually move in one direction only. Magnification: x5 at 5x7cm size

DuPont and product testing, 1954 C019 / 1286
DuPont and product testing. Front cover artwork for the DuPont Magzine issue of February-March 1954. The artwork was drawn for that issues lead story On trial for its life

Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0670
Nylon production. Factory worker inspecting the yarn beaming process at DuPonts nylon manufacturing plant at Seaford, Delaware, USA

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

Nylon pilot production factory, 1940s C018 / 0665
Nylon pilot production factory. Pilot plant in which the nylon process was proved out and tested before it was put into large-scale commercial use

Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0671
Nylon production. Factory worker checking the denier machine at a nylon production factory. This machine is used to obtain

Nylon toothbrush research, 1930s C018 / 0677
Nylon toothbrush research. Laboratory assistant Edward Burke working on early designs of toothbrushes using nylon bristles. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Nylon production, 1960s C018 / 0668
Nylon production. Factory workers hand handling flakes of nylon at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Betty Grable, US actress C018 / 0620
Betty Grable (1916-1973), US actress. Born Elizabeth Ruth Grable, she made her debut as a child actor in 1929. She rose to fame in the 1940s, appearing in a succession of musical films

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0672
Nylon production. Factory worker carrying out sizing of new nylon yarn at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0673
Nylon production. Factory worker directing nylon flakes from a hose into hoppers at a DuPont Companys factory for shipment to the companys plastics plants

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"Nylon: Revolutionizing Fashion and Comfort" In the world of fashion, it has been a game-changer since its inception. From the iconic Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement to the revolutionary Kayser Bondor advertisement showcasing their latest designs, this synthetic wonder has left an indelible mark on the industry. One notable moment in history was during the Fashions for a Coronation Summer in 1953 when nylon took center stage. Its versatility as a woven fabric was showcased through stunning creations like Victor Stiebel's ballgown, leaving everyone in awe of its beauty. Even everyday items such as combs benefited from nylon's innovation, as seen in DuPont's 1952 C019 / 1284 advert. This durable material proved perfect for creating long-lasting accessories that could withstand daily use. Harrods also embraced nylon with their exquisite ballgown made of delicate netting in 1958. The ethereal quality of this gown captured hearts and exemplified how nylon could transform any garment into a work of art. Underwear design reached new heights in 1962 thanks to Barbara Hulanicki's drawings. Her incorporation brought comfort and style together seamlessly, revolutionizing lingerie forever. Nylon even found its way into popular culture, with David Wright immortalizing Betty Grable putting on a pair of stockings circa 1940. This image perfectly encapsulated the allure and glamour associated with wearing nylons at that time. During festive seasons like Christmas, nylon played an enchanting role too. Fairy figurines seated on Christmas roses or Cupids carrying candles and mistletoe were delicately crafted using this versatile material – adding whimsy to holiday decorations. From advertisements to high-fashion runways and everyday essentials, it is undeniable that nylon has shaped our lives profoundly. Its ability to combine durability with elegance continues to captivate designers and consumers alike – proving that sometimes looking a gift horse in the mouth can lead to extraordinary discoveries.