Woman’s white socks, pair. Socks are made of a thick white synthetic material, fully lined, in the same material, with a seam running from front top, around the toe and heel, to rear top. The socks take the slightly stylized shape of a foot, with a high, sharply pointed toe, rounded ball, and protruding rounded heel. Ankle is wide. The socks are nearly identical. Part b has a red, blue and white sticker at the top.

• Narrative

  Donated by the Korean consul, to represent a woman's complete traditional costume: under garments, skirt, jacket, socks, shoes and norigae ornament (3171/4-10). A man's traditional outerwear costume was also part of the donation: pants, shirt and vest (3171/1-3).

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• Type of Item sock
• Culture Korean
• Material synthetic fibre
• Measurements height 32.5 cm, width 19.0 cm (part a) height 32.2 cm, width 19.0 cm (part b)

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• Previous Owner Government of the Republic of Korea
• Received from Government of the Republic of Korea

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• Made in Seoul

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• Creation Date during 2016
• Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition excellent
• Accession Number 3171/0009 a-b