In 1954, women purchased an average of 12 stockings a year to the total cost of $9. nylon was being used so much over silk to make stockings that ‘nylons’ became synonymous with stockings, and remains so to this day. 1950s stockings were still held up with garters, which were attached to the bottom of girdles. reinforced holes at the back. Vintage (1950s, 1960s) felt stenciled christmas stocking santa with his list. (4.8k) $20.00. hand knit vintage santa claus christmas stocking circa 1950s. personalized with 100% angora hat & beard free shipping. (130) $69.00. free shipping.
Rm 2e8wcc6 – nylon stockings in the 1950s. the model solveij nyhlén pictured outside the swedish factory of nylon stockings, malmö strumpfabrik. established 1926 and became the leading manufacturer of silk stockings in sweden. at this time 1951 the company had invested in new machinery to make the popular nylon stockings. 6 pairs of park avenue vintage stockings from 50s, boxed, new. (23) $60.00. munsingwear venus (m) 10 heel & toe filigree all nylon. seamless, persian veil. two pair in a munsingwear original box. 1950. By ben cosgrove. november 30, 2014 11:45 am est. t he invention of nylon in the mid 1930s by the geniuses at dupont, and the first commercial sale of nylon stockings in late october 1939, are. Nylon stockings were cheap, durable, and sheer compared to their cotton and silk counterparts. when america entered world war ii on december 11, 1941, dupont ceased production of nylon stockings and retooled their factories to produce parachutes, airplane cords, and rope. this led to a mass shortage and creation of a black market for stockings.
By ben cosgrove. november 30, 2014 11:45 am est. t he invention of nylon in the mid 1930s by the geniuses at dupont, and the first commercial sale of nylon stockings in late october 1939, are. Nylon stockings were cheap, durable, and sheer compared to their cotton and silk counterparts. when america entered world war ii on december 11, 1941, dupont ceased production of nylon stockings and retooled their factories to produce parachutes, airplane cords, and rope. this led to a mass shortage and creation of a black market for stockings. The lower the number, the finer the thread and more sheer. the higher denier count, the thicker the thread, less sheer and more opaque. here is a general guide: 8 10 denier: extremely sheer or ultra sheer, light weight stocking. perfect for summer 40s and 50s dresses. although fragile and more prone to snagging and running. Early adverts were informational and used to inform people of the latest use of the nylon material. this advert below shows an explanation and comparison of seamed and seamless stocking which were slow to take off in the 1950s. the lack of seam line on a leg was associated with bare legs. bare legs in the 40s and 50s were considered undignified.
The lower the number, the finer the thread and more sheer. the higher denier count, the thicker the thread, less sheer and more opaque. here is a general guide: 8 10 denier: extremely sheer or ultra sheer, light weight stocking. perfect for summer 40s and 50s dresses. although fragile and more prone to snagging and running. Early adverts were informational and used to inform people of the latest use of the nylon material. this advert below shows an explanation and comparison of seamed and seamless stocking which were slow to take off in the 1950s. the lack of seam line on a leg was associated with bare legs. bare legs in the 40s and 50s were considered undignified.
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