Nylon stockings were invented by Du Pont in the late 1930s and first sold in the USA in 1940.
They were manufactured on huge Reading machines - some up to 60 feet long and 12 tons in weight.
With 16,000 needles per machine they need constant attention and can take 1 hour to produce only 30 stocking legs.
The peak period for nylon stockings was 1950 to 1965.
These rar old Seamed US Nylon Stockings from the 40/50s are Service Weight Stockings with Nylon Leg, cotton top and foot.
Maybe 40 Denier. They have a Cuban Heel and of course the key-hole loop in the welt.
These stockings are to be used with garters. They feels like very soft and silky.
The stockings are marked:
Mannings - Service weight - All Cotton Top and Foot - All Nylon Leg - First Quality - 50% Nylon 50% Cotton - RN15870.
Made in USA by Mannings Hosiery Mills Inc.
Colour: Brown
Size: US 9,5 Long (from heel to toe)
Length: about 33 inch (from the heel to the top of the welt)
These fabulously sexy nylon stockings are new/old stock and have never been worn.
They’re in mint condition.
These nylon stockings are circa 40 – 60 years old and very extremely rare perfect for your collection.
For this nylon stockings you need a garter belt !
Make sure you know your size and desired length before you placed an order !
Are you not sure of your size and length?
Please have a look in our "Size Chart".
Keep in your mind this is only a Guide, as manufacturers sizes may vary.