Stockings, America, ca. 1885 #antiquevictorianwalkingdress This rare gentleman’s button set

This rare gentleman’s button set is ideal for collectors of antique men’s accessories

Queen Victoria appointed him Knight of the Order of the Garter and General of the English Army

creating a striking contrast with the mustard exterior

The inside is lined with light-colored leather

Stockings, America, ca. 1885 #antiquevictorianwalkingdress This rare gentleman’s button setAntique Victorian socks white knit thigh high stockings with provenance note: "mother knitted these stockings for me before I was of a teen age. They were to be my confirmation stockings. Unfortunately they were out of date by that time. Emma, was confirmed in 1889." Condition: excellent, unworn, small light stain. If the confirmation took place at the age of 14 in 1889, but the stockings were knitted when the confirmand was 10 years old, the date