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Long cream colored socks. Worn by Gareth Jones when a member of Parti'r Gest folk dancing group, 1955-6. Upper 12.5cm knitted in 1 knit / 1 purl pattern and main part of sock knitted in 3 knit / 1 purl pattern. Apparently extended at the top by casting on and knitting another 8.5cm (1 knit/1 purl). Top edge bound on the inside with white cotton tape (width = 1.5cm). Sole and heel in plain knitting.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.9.5.1
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Jones, Gareth
Association Type: Wear
Date: 1955 - 1956
Place: Porthmadog
Associated Person/Body: Parti'r Gest
Association Type:
Date: 1955 - 1956
Place: Porthmadog
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(cm): 94
length (cm):of foot: 26
Techniques
Knitting
Stitched
Material
Cotton (fabric)
Location
In store
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