Object number
88/53/1-2
Collection
Exhibition
Description
These are a pair of ribbed, khaki, woollen socks with patterned tops. Also they are darned at the heels. They were part of the Women’s Land Army uniform. These stockings or socks were worn with the breeches (88/46).
Physical description
1 pair of W.L.A. socks; fair condition- darned at heels
Label Text
<P>Darned socks</P>
<P>These socks formed part of the Women's Land Army uniform owned by Doreen Thorp. The heels have been darned, which is a method of sewing used to mend damaged fabrics. It is often used on knitted items.</P>
<P>88/53/1-2</P>
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note, Georgia Charitou, September 2014 – Objects 88/44-66 form part of the Doreen Thorp Collection of material relating to the Women’s Land Army. The collection consists of papers relating to the career or Doreen Thorp in the W.L.A. from 1939-47, as well as items of clothing which form part of a W.L.A. uniform. ‘, Transcription of information about Doreen Thorp – ‘Mrs. N. D. Warren (nee Thorp) 13.6.1923 – 3.1.1988. // In September 1939 I joined the Women’s Land Army and in October I started two months training at the Midland Agricultural College in poultry, milking (hand & machine), stock and general farm work.’
Production date
1939 - 1947
Object name
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16834.tif - High resolution image
