The Manufacturing and Cultural History of Nylon Stockings
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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DuPont demonstrated nylon and nylon stockings to the American public at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The rest was history for nylon stockings.
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With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos
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How the invention of nylon stockings helped liberate Europe and women, The Independent
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Nylon and Bombs: DuPont and the March of Modern America (Studies in Industry and Society)
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History of Pantyhose, Tights, Stockings and Thigh Highs – VienneMilano
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Powerhouse Collection - Pair of womens stockings from England
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Seamless Stockings in 1930
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Technology & Materials: 1930s - 1940s Fashion and Decor: A Cultural History
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