Stockings 1858 - 1862

"Stockings" is a pair of white cotton stockings from 1858-1862, created by the company C. Pecker & Sons. They are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The stockings, which are a simple yet elegant example of Victorian undergarments, feature embroidered detailing on the front of one stocking, and plain stitching on the other. This artifact provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of people in the 19th century.