Pair of stockings

anonymous, c. 1806 - c. 1810

The embroidered initials CS on these stockings belong to Cornelia Steengracht van Oostkapelle-van Nellesteijn. The stockings are preserved with the court gown that Cornelia is thought to have worn to a reception at the court of Louis Napoleon, when he was king of Holland. The gown is on display in the case nearby.

  • Artwork typeclothing, kous
  • Object numberBK-NM-12310-C-1
  • Dimensionslength 23 cm, length 66 cm x width 12.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicsZijde