Ankle sock

One of a pair of socks, used on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14. Light brown wool, hand-knitted in stocking stitch with ribbed tops, shaped toe and heel. Woven maker's label sewn in one sock and darning thread attached to sock.

Object Details

ID: AAA4242.2
Type: Ankle sock
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jaeger
Date made: 1911
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 21 mm x 203 mm x 450 mm
Parts: Ankle socks