Socks Collection (#2)

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236 Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lt
Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236th Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie, Canadian barrister and soldier

Visiting Grandfather, 1853. Creator: Julius Exner
Visiting Grandfather, 1853

De Picon, Leah, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
De Picon, Leah, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 or 1918

Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920
Eaton School, between 1910 and 1920. [Group of children: the boys wear tweed or corduroy suits with belted jackets and knickerbockers]

Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. USA. First World War: women using circular knitting machines to produce socks for sailors

Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs
Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Mrs. E. Seawell & Mrs. H. Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. E. Seawell & Mrs. H
Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Miss Josephine Patton; Mrs. C.C. Marsh; Mrs. George D. Widener, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Josephine Patton; Mrs. C.C. Marsh; Mrs. George D. Widener, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Moseley, F.S. Mr. child of, seated outdoors, 1930 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Moseley, F.S. Mr. child of, seated outdoors, 1930 May 24

Walter Travis playing golf, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Walter Travis playing golf, between 1909 and 1914. American amateur golfer Walter J. Travis

Walter Travis playing golf, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Walter Travis playing golf, between 1909 and 1914. American amateur golfer Walter J. Travis

Princeton, c1908. Creator: Edward Penfield
Princeton, c1908. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Frances Benjamin Johnston (front), with Mills Thompson (left) and Frank Phister...c1885 - 1900
Frances Benjamin Johnston (front), with Mills Thompson (left) and Frank Phister, full-length portrait, posed on steps outside her studio (?), between 1885 and 1900, printed later

Harper's October, c1894. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's October, c1894. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Harper's April 98, c1898. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's April 98, c1898. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

William Mckinely, Senate Page, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
William Mckinely, Senate Page, between 1914 and 1918. Young man in plus-fours, possibly named William Mckinely, or served as a page during the administration of President William McKinley?

Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881

In Northern Ireland, 17 July 1945, (1947). Creator: Unknown
In Northern Ireland, 17 July 1945, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II)...in conversation with a Brownie during an inspection of Girl Guides at Londonderry'

Knit Hose, 1935/1942. Creator: E. J. Gilsleider
Knit Hose, 1935/1942

At The Royal Agricultural Show in 1939, 1947. Creator: Unknown
At The Royal Agricultural Show in 1939, 1947. Princess Margaret Rose and her older sister Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) feeding a donkey in Windsor Great Park

Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un enfant dans la mansarde, 1881

The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan... 1820. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro)
The Festive Custom of Asahina Continued by Jihinari for Twenty-three years (Nijusan-nen tsuzuki Jihinari kichirei Asahina), 1820

Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City - Background photo for Hightstown project, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Background photo for Hightstown project. Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City, where the Solomon family do their shopping. In the street and displayed on newspaper

A King's Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A King's Scout Taking to Boy Scouts from Gibraltar, London 1941, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Their Majesties, The King and Queen, with the Princesses Inspecting Boys Who Have Become Scouts Des Creator: Unknown
Their Majesties, The King and Queen, with the Princesses Inspecting Boys Who Have Become Scouts Despite Physical Handicaps, 1944

Fragrance
HIDASAN

On the road
Laura Marchetti

Ancient Germanic warrior with heads of his victims
Ancient Germanic warrior on horseback, in short cape and pants, with severed heads of his victims impaled on his lance and hanging from his waist

Ancient Germanic warriors. They are naked except for animal skins with heads and antlers, and carry lances, clubs and wood and wicker shields. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

The winner of a knobbly knees competition

Clothing Stockings: The Nora Batty look. Wrinkled stockings are the new fashion theme from Ghost. Alison Whitaker is wearing her Nora Batty stockings with a mulberry velvet jacket, quilted skirt

Uniform of Officer and Sergeant of the Seaforth Highlanders (Rosshire Buffs, Duke of Albany s) - formed in 1778 by Earl of Seaforth. Date: 1942

Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Robert Baden-Powell at home with his dogs, c1929, (1935). English soldier Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Viscount Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Hughie Green - British Actor and Television Presenter
Hughie Green (1920-1997) - British Actor and Television Presenter. By the age of 14 Hughie Green had his own BBC radio show and created

Woman and man with cane, 1800-1822. Costume of Sweden Pl. 19 & 20, 1800-1822. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman
Woman and man with cane, 1800-1822. Costume of Sweden Pl. 19 & 20, 1800-1822

Boy in white shirt, 1865-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Boy in white shirt, 1865-1890

Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Creator: Karl Fiale
Zyryanka. Votyachka. Votyak. Zyryanin, 1862. Sheet 38 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Boy sits and reads in a book, 1860-1890

Boy in white shirt, 1864-1890. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Boy in white shirt, 1864-1890

"Man in historical costume sitting in a chair." (c1850s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"Man in historical costume sitting in a chair." (c1850s)

Farmer in Berchtesgadner costume, around 1840. Creator: Johann Friedrich Treml
Farmer in Berchtesgadner costume, around 1840

When you say nothing at all
hardibudi

Line Art III
Erhard Batzdorf

Line Art IV
Erhard Batzdorf

Stripes and Circles
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

Lapland, Finland
Petra Lizde

Monika Vanhercke

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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.