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Socks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of socks, artist Socks. Two elongated, worn socks, one lying flat with the front side up, and the other turned over to show the red back side. The visible front side is primarily tan with a repeating pattern of pink, green, and purple shapes. A circular design at the top and bottom. The top has a decorative trim. The other sock shows its red inner side and has a similar pattern on the outer side. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
wool, metal thread
Dimensions:
600 × 576 px
Museum record:
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