SOCKS, 'Holeproof/ Walkers', in original wrapping, white
H2016.8
White walk socks in original plastic wrapping, folded into long rectangular shape. Socks are white in a rib knit. Rib pattern is in thick stripes along base and main body of socks, with thinner stripes and more intricate pattern along top. Small paper label is wrapped around base of socks. Front of label displays Australian country landscape photograph, with white typed text reading 'Holeproof/ Walkers./ The long sock to wear with shorts.' Back of label is white with black typed text describing socks as 'hard wearing', 'shrink resistant' and 'Sanitized', and providing care instructions.
Socks and label are covered in clear wrapping, with small plastic loop at top to allow socks to be hung on display rack. Two stickers sit on top of the wrapping, on the front. One is a small rectangular blue sticker with white typed text: 'ACRYLIC/ NYLON/ CUSHION SOLE/ FITS SHOE SIZES/ 6-10'. The other is a small white rectangular sticker with a barcode, price of $3.95, and small typed blue text reading 'SAUNDERS'
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2016.8 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Aug 2016 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2016 |
Material
| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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| Acrylic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Nylon/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 325mm |
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| width | 100mm |
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| depth | 35cm |
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