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Blue woollen knitted sock, belonging to Robert Burns

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Object number
3.7510.b
Date
1770 to 1796
On display
No

Description

Blue woollen knitted sock with cream top and toe with 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.


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Measurements

  • Height: 59(cm)
  • Width: 23(cm)

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