Stocking toe protectors

Side view of a pair of toe protectors showing them in their packet.

Side view of a pair of toe protectors showing the knitted construction.

Classification

Description

A small packet containing toe caps. These were worn with nylon stockings to reinforce the toe area and prevent holes which would lead to laddering.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Wreath & Lion

Inscriptions

printed: "'Toe-Caps' Nylon Stocking Toe Protectors. Prevents Holes in Stocking toes. Easily washed. Quick drying. Fit any ladies' size foot Made in England. 1/2" (front of packet)

Object number

AIBDC : 003617

Rights

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Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Method

extruded	fibres
spun	threads
knitted	construction

Material

textile

plastic

nylon

polyamide

Colour

brown