Summary
Pair of white stockings. The donor explained that they were sometimes worn as part of a Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform. They were identified as World War I-era, although she was a VAD during World War II.
Physical Description
Pair of white lisle stockings with reinforced toes, heels and tops. Stockings have a seam at the back which runs the length of the stocking, from the heel. Stocking .1 has a mend in the calf area.
More Information
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Collection Names
Aldred Collection, South Melbourne Oral History Project Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs M. E. Aldred, Jan 1990
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Date Made
1910-1930
Latest date in range does not concur wtih information that these were possily used during World War I. Source of dates 1910-30 not known. -
Date Used
1914-1918
Possibly worn as part of a World War I Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform. -
Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
83 cm (Length), 10.5 cm (Width)
Length measured top to toe. Width measured heel to instep.
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Keywords
Civilian, Female Uniform, Voluntary Aid Detachments, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
