Cream Rayon Machine-Knitted Full-Length Stockings

Roaring Twenties / Art Deco · 1920s · English

A pair of machine-knitted full-length stockings in cream-colored rayon, extending from toe to upper thigh. The stockings display the characteristic fine gauge knitting of 1920s hosiery, with reinforced heel and toe areas visible in a slightly different shade. The construction shows even, regular machine stitching throughout the leg portion, tapering smoothly from the wider thigh area to the narrow ankle and fitted foot. The rayon material has a subtle sheen typical of artificial silk substitutes popular in the 1920s. These represent the era's shift toward lighter, more practical undergarments that accommodated shorter hemlines and more active lifestyles.