Blue knitted sock with cream toe and cuff, belonging to Robert Burns
Key details
- Object number
- 3.7510.a
- Date
- 1770 to 1799
- On display
- Yes
- Object number
- 3.7510.a
- Date
- 1770 to 1799
- On display
- Yes
Description
Blue knitted sock with cream top and toe and the initials 'R B', reportedly belonging to Robert Burns.
A member of Robert’s family may have knitted this cosy monogrammed sock. From this we can tell that Burns was a size 8 in footwear.
Object information
Category
Material
Measurements
- Height: 68.5(cm)
- Width: 22.5(cm)
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