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Early 19th century

Woman's Garters

Artist/maker unknown

Tying a garter around the leg would keep the stocking up, but could impede circulation. Spring garters, patented in England in 1783, solved this problem. The embroidered French sayings may indicate that these two examples were given as love tokens.

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Artist/maker unknown, Woman's Garters, Early 19th century | Philadelphia Museum of Art