Wedding stockings
Unknown Artist
1842
Medium
silk
Classification
Wedding Stockings
Culture
probably American
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Michel Abraham, 1978
Accession Number
1978.30.1a, b
Art Historical Context
Step into the intimate world of 19th bridal fashion with *Wedding Stockings*, a delicate pair crafted in 1842 from luxurious silk. Attributed to an unknown artist and likely of American origin, these stockings now grace the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art thanks to a generous 1978 gift Michel Abraham. Silk, prized for its smooth sheen and durability, was a choice material for undergarments, offering both comfort and elegance during an era when such items were hand-sewn with meticulous care. In the early Victorian period, wedding attire emphasized purity and refinement, and...