Padded Socks Item Number: 1661/12 e-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of white cotton socks (part e-f). The sock has a wide ankle, rounded heel and foot angled downward. There are two layers of fine white cotton fabric with synthetic batting between the layers, sewn together with a single seam. Outer sock has selvedge at top edge; inner sock has unfinished edge.
History Of Use
Such socks were worn at that time with formal wear for warmth in winter. The unfinished top edge is typical of the time. Women’s socks were more curved in outline than men’s.
Specific Techniques
Seams are machine-sewn. Outer and inner layer are sewn together with a single seam, with raw edges enclosed between them.
Item History
- Made in Korea before 1973
- Collected between 1969 and 1973
- Owned by Rita B. Steeds before December 6, 1995
- Received from Rita B. Steeds (Donor) on December 6, 1995
What
- Name
- Padded Socks
- Identification Number
- 1661/12 e-f
- Type of Item
- sock
- Material
- cotton fibre and synthetic fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- spun, woven, cut, sewn and reversed
- Part E
- height 34.5 cm, width 21.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Rita B. Steeds
- Received from
- Rita B. Steeds (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1973
- Collection Date
- between 1969 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 6, 1995
- Acquisition Date
- on December 6, 1995
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 1661/0012 e-f