As one British newspaper article from 1943 declared, “A snooper, eavesdropping on any group of civilian women anywhere, might be puzzled that it could talk so emotionally and so incessantly about stockings.” When the war was over DuPont swiftly put nylons back on sale – the resultant queues of thousands of women across America all desperate to get their stockings leading to breathless newspaper headlines about ‘Nylon Riots’. In George Rodger’s photos of female shoppers on Oxford Street in 1940, we see the context to this time period where consumers were suddenly consigned to Utility stockings: typically made from less comfortable fabrics like wool and rayon. Although other semi-synthetic fabrics existed – such as rayon – none as yet could offer sinuous proximity to silk – the stocking fabric of choice – whilst simultaneously offering better elasticity and durability. However, the company chose stockings as its figurehead item with which to launch nylon into the world. Made of a long-chain polymer that the company claimed was “as strong as steel, as fine as a spider’s web,” its potential uses were myriad, from toothbrushes to surgical sutures. After years of research, they’d finally devised the first man-made fiber that could be created entirely in a laboratory. Why Wilmington? It was home to the headquarters of DuPont: the company responsible for inventing nylon. But for a brief window of time beginning in October 1939, the residents of Wilmington, Delaware could queue up to buy this miraculous new innovation for $1.15 a pair. Having caused consternation when first exhibited at the World’s Fair in New York in the late ’30s, they weren’t accessible to the general public until May 1940. International items are shipped international 1st class or priority flat rate envelope.Eighty years ago this month, nylon stockings went on sale for the first time.
There may be a freebie involved as a thank you =0)Īll domestic items are mailed 1st class w/delivery confirmation or priority mail with delivery confirmation. I love working with repeat clients so drop me a line if you've ordered from me before. Please ask all questions about material, color shade, and any other details that you may want to know before making a purchase. Rest assured that you will receive the exact item that you see, in the condition described, in a timely manner. I have been in the internet sales business since 2001. PROJECT PIECE: wearable with care and repairs
GOOD: Item is considered wearable but cannot be returned to excellent condition, even if repairs are madeįAIR: Numerous noted flaws, some significant VERY GOOD: Item is considered wearable but has some surface flaws (scuffing, staining, or tears for example) NEAR MINT: item shows only the slightest signs of wearĮXCELLENT: item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use. MINT: Item is as perfect and pristine as it was originally made and shows no signs of wear Please check the chart below for condition. It is common for pieces to show some normal signs of age & wear. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT Vintage items have been previously loved. This vintage nightgown and robe are in excellent condition.
poofy chiffon princess sleeves w/ lace and satin bow This great vintage honeymoon lingerie set features This listing is for a glamourous Val Mode vintage bridal nightgown and robe set.
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