Jasmine seamfree stockings

Front view of a packet of stockings showing the illustrative photograph. Rear view of a packet of stockings showing the  stockings through the clear packet.
Front view of a packet of stockings showing the illustrative photograph. Rear view of a packet of stockings showing the  stockings through the clear packet.

Description

A pair of Seamfree nylon (Enkalon) stockings from the 1960s. The 'Jasmine' brand of nylons are advertised as guaranteed ladderproof. The name Enkalon indicates that the fibre was manufactured in Ireland. The stockings are in the original packet which has a fashion photograph illustrating the 'nylons' being worn.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

printed: "Jasmine. Exquisite Nylons. Ladderproof. Guaranteed. 400 needle. Seamfree. Pin-Point" (packaging)

Object number

AIBDC : 001146

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Method

fibre
garment
Dimensions
Width
180mm
Height
240mm

Colour

romance