Socks Collection (page 14)

Two men in plus fours, holding parasols
Two men in plus fours and golfing socks, holding parasols, balancing on a stone

Man out walking with backpack
A man out walking with a backpack and various other items

Man with two children and a toy pram
A man with two little children - a boy and girl - and a toy pram in a well-kept garden. Date: C.1926

Advert for L & R Wooderson mens sock garter 1906
For gentlemen the Velvet Grip, Boston Garter comes in a varity of colours blue, pink, cardinal, black and white. Date: 1906

Portrait photo of a young boy
A small boy in shorts and long socks sitting on a table. Date: C.1912

Man on country lane with two motorbikes
Man standing on a country lane with two motorbikes. Date: (insert)

Woman out walking, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Woman out walking and admiring the view in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Date: 1926

Sprinting Soldiers
Young army cadets at Aldershot barracks, Hampshire, England, being coached in the correct position for a start in a sprint race. Date: 16 June 1933

Boy & Recruitment Poster
The Army of Today and Yesterday - A little boy studies recruitment poster for the British Army. Date: 1930s

Illustration of clothing hanging on clothesline in wind

Illustration of bird perching on washing line

Black and white digital illustration of clothing and shoes in wardrobe and suitcase on top

BASEBALL TEAM, 1938. Baseball players at Irwinville Farms, Georgia. Photograph by John Vachon in may 1938

AD: SOIESETTE, 1927. American advertisement for Soiesette fabrics, 1927

SARAH PALFREY (1912-1996). Sarah Palfrey Cooke. American tennis player. Sarah (second from right) with her sisters, c1920. Left to right: Polly, Lee, Mianne, Sarah and Joanne

World War One poster of a basket of yarn, two knitting needles, and a red cross
Vintage World War One poster of a basket of yarn, two knitting needles, and a large red cross. It reads, American Red Cross -- Our Boys Need Sox, Knit Your Bit

Adrian Hope with Robbie, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)
XJF476238 Adrian Hope with Robbie, c. 1880-1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS744796 Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 89.5x129.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Collection of Mr)

The rehearsal or the baron and the elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, engraving 1812, A satire on the Covent Garden pantomime of 1812-13

WOMAN, c1920. A woman holding a megaphone. Photograph, c1920, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

Mens apparel

Woman in kilt posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

France-Fashion-Courreges
A model presents a creation by French designer Courreges during the 1970 Spring-Summer collections in Paris on February 27, 1970. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Picture No. 11092359
Dog Bichon Havanese 8 week old puppy Date:

Picture No. 11092358
Dog Bichon Havanese 8 week old puppy Date:

Picture No. 11066512
Dog Newfoundland 2 month old puppy. wearing socks. Date:

Dutch Peasant Girls knitting Fathers socks
Dutch Peasant Girls knitting their Father a pair of socks. Classic Dutch scene (including obligatory windmill) visible in background Date: circa 1910s

Thirsty walkers denied the chance of a drink at the pub
Thirsty Pedestrian - " Is there a pub in this village?" Ancient Villager - " Noa! But there be a Poomp!" Date: 1901

German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontline
A German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage

Japan - Taking brides possessions to new home
Japan - The removal (by porters) of a Japanese brides possessions to her new marital home owned by her future husband. Date: circa 1908

and all dressed in the same anklets, - thats not a daily sight! Here it seems to be not a " dernier cri" for master and dog, but only a good thing for all, don t get cold feet!

Evacuees - December 1941
Two young boys in school uniform. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21052

Three evacuees with gasmask boxes, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18724

Couples performing the ritual at the end of the new dance The Dopey, 1938
DOING THE DOPEY, 1938. Couples performing the ritual at the end of the new dance The Dopey, 1938

Scottish schoolboy dressed in a kilt and woollen threequarter hose (socks) puzzling over the writing on his slate. Slate and chalk were widespread writing materials in schools

My Valentine Postcard with Young Fisher. ca. 1895-1920, My Valentine Postcard with Young Fisher

The Rehearsal Or The Baron And The Elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1812, A Satire On The Covent Garden Pantomime Of 1812-13

Petworth versus Arundel football match, September 1933 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7880

School Disco
Remember school discos, when all the boys looked lost and girls wore white stilettos with ankle socks?

Costume / Men / Scottish 12C
A middle-class Englishman (or, more likely, Scotsman, judging by his kilt and tartan socks?) in travelling costume, with moneybag at his belt and another bag at his side

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"From Girls with Dolls to DIY Mechanics: The Fascinating World of Socks" Girls with dolls and prams in Balham, SW London - a charming scene where little girls proudly show off their colorful socks while playing with their beloved toys. Hands Full on Southbank Middlesbrough in the 1970s - amidst the hustle and bustle, people's hands are full, but they still manage to showcase their unique sock choices. On her right leg, Patsy has white nylon stretch socks with clown faces for just £1. 20 - a playful fashion statement that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. An advert for The Boston men's sock garter from 1930 - an accessory that ensured men's socks stayed up stylishly during those times. The Cape Town Highlanders in 1900 captured by JE Bruton - soldiers proudly wearing knee-high socks as part of their uniform, showcasing both strength and tradition. Boy Reading in c1900 painted by Warwick Reynolds - even young boys appreciate the comfort and warmth provided by cozy socks while immersing themselves in books. A labour of love as seen through the eyes of a DIY mechanic fixing his car in Eccles, Manchester - despite getting dirty under the hood, he takes pride in his well-worn work boots and trusty pair underneath. WW2 laundry humor: "It'll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line" - soldiers find solace even amidst war by joking about mundane tasks like doing laundry and drying their freshly washed socks along enemy lines. Scottie dog guards the chimney on Christmas Eve; let's hope he allows Santa through without snagging his red-and-white striped stockings. Elton John poses with comedians Ernie Wise (left) and Eric Morecambe as he appears onstage wearing flamboyant socks.