Stockings

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Stockings

19th century

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Stockings with horizontal bands of decoration at the top. In one of the bands are the words "Regalo de un triste preso," which translates to "Gift of a sad prisoner." The other stocking has a band with the name: "Ana Maria Martinez." Just below are vertical bands with geometrical motifs in red, blue, light brown and black. Foot is white with a red heel and toe. Blue and red pattern on the instep.

Smithsonian Institution

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