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Stocking Protectors
c 1920

This fascinating item has never been used, and is particularly interesting as it comes with the instructions and in the original packaging. The rings unravel over the feet and lower legs to protect stockings from rain etc. When unrolled over the leg a round hole slips over the heel to keep the protector in place.


Cataloguing

Ditra Ring Pulloversor stocking protectors, comprising of two brown rubber rings, 3 1/2 in or 9 in dia, and black and white paper instructions Directions for use pamphlet and how to care for your Ditra Ring Pullovers, all kept in their original blue cotton pouch, fastening with a press stud.


Condition

The stocking protectors are in excellent condition as they have never been worn. The paper instruction page has been ripped in four places where it has been folded, but is otherwise legible and in good condition. The blue pouch has four tiny stains and one corner of the front flap curls upwards but is otherwise in good condition.