Comments on: Vintage Nylon Stockings

By: J. Skidmore

J. Skidmore — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:30:52 +0000

I have a pair of EATON’S Vanity Fair ‘Gossip’
Double the Wear Walking sheer seamless stockings
Size 9 1/2 – Classic Sanitized.
They are wrapped in the original EATON’S Vanity Fair tissue. Please reply. Thanks

By: That One Girl

That One Girl — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:33:03 +0000

Mercer – I found the same kind of stockings at my local thrift store today! If you find out anything, please post it. I can’t seem to find very much information on the ‘net. I was thinking about sending a picture to the National’s Company and asking them…

By: Mercer Black

Mercer Black — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:46:04 +0000

I found a beautiful pair of vintage nylons at my local thrift store today. Three pair actually. They are made by National and from my brief (pun intended) research, appear to be one of their first products. My favorite indicator is this language from the packaging:

“This lovely pair of sheer stockings is made from nylon, the amazing new material develop through DuPont chemistry.”

The best I can tell, National started in 1952. Any idea when these stockings may have been produced? I have a picture I can send, as well.

I have no intention of selling these. I will mostly likely keep them in my personal collection and, to be honest, will wear at least one pair.

By: joan greenhalgh

joan greenhalgh — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:38:08 +0000

good offer i mean haha get in touch need quick sale thankyuo,lifelon vintage stockings 10″ under guarantee,great condition original packaging .

By: joan greenhalgh

joan greenhalgh — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:36:00 +0000

hi ive got some daylifelon stockings 10″ from 1960,they have a date of purchase and guarantee still packaged.great condition make me a good pffer and ill sell thankyou joan

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:49:48 +0000

I have a nylon repair hook by Guild. It looks like a small hook used for hooked rugs. Anyone interested? Make me an offer and it’s yours.

Still in the original envelope from the 1940’s

By: erik

erik — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:55:25 +0000

i would like to buy real nylon stocking so please inform i like w/seems
alto interested in pic vintage.
A.Hansen

oldfash@start.no

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:40:10 +0000

I have a pair of vintage “Diane” stockings that I got from my grandmothers’ home. They are in a black box and still in the plastic packaging inside – box has a pin-up type girl on front. Any idea what these might be worth? No year anywhere that I can find.

By: Orla

Orla — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:02:31 +0000

Hi there,

I wear stockings myself as a preference to tights and am writing a piece on stockings and what they mean to people. I’m a postgraduate student in Bristol, England. I’m interested in perspectives from anyone who wears or appreciates stockings, particularly anyone who’s been wearing them for a long time, such as Frances, above. Nothing formal, and contributions can be anonymous! If anyone would like to chat I’d really appreciate it. Please contact me at talk_stockings@live.com. Thanks very much! Orla

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:47:36 +0000

I have been selling vintage stockings online for almost ten years as Sleek ‘n Chic. I do have plenty of the stretch type, but agree that nothing can compare with the silkiness of the genuine original non-stretch nylon item! Having said that I have plenty of real silk and its cheaper brother rayon…and some of the rayon stockings do have a great sheen to them. If anyone is considering obtaining original nylon stockings, remember that sizing is much more of an issue than with modern designs – too small and they will look like knee socks on you, and too large and they will be bagging at knees and ankles! I’ve compiled a fitting table you can use to calculate your requirements here:
http://www.sleeknchic.com/html/generalinfo2.htm

Oh, and it is essential to wear fine gloves when putting on these stockings – the slightest roughness on your hand, or a sharp edge on a fingernail can ruin them in an instant.

If anyone has a quantity they wish to sell, I’m always happy to hear from you!

Debbie

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:54:29 +0000

Back in WWII when silk & nylon stockings were in high demand, but the supply was low, women used to repair their stockings with a little machine that would fix a “run” or “ladder” as the English say. I would very much like to purchase one of these vintage machines. Would you know of anyone who might have one and be willing to sell it?
Thank you
Barbara

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Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:56:26 +0000

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By: Richard Simpson

Richard Simpson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:37:32 +0000

Have a large selection of vintage nylons available in various sizes from all the top lines of the past. Full fashioned and seamless, Haines, Berkshire, Schiparelli, Triumph, Glamour Girl, Bell Sharmer, etc. $45.00 per box (3 pairs per box) brand new original packing, etc. Contact Kars3n24@comcast.net.

By: Lynn Price

Lynn Price — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:19:24 +0000

Top listing is blynndale@comcast.net

By: Lynn Price

Lynn Price — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:18:34 +0000

I’m interested in buying all types of nylons, preferably larger sizes. Please email with list and price wanted. Thank you.

By: NORA

NORA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:48:03 +0000

I have some vintage sakes fifth avenue christain dior and cuban heel stockings for sale garter belts too
sawo@earthlink.net

By: AV

AV — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:09:09 +0000

To Paul:
Stretch stockings are valuable to those who need more study stockings for things like wearing under jeans, working at a job with a lot of motion, and perhaps even men. I think they could sell for at least $7 to $12 each on eBay. Hard to tell. You can find out by putting up auctions. The packaging counts, very valuable to collectors. You might want to sell them in larger quantities and show photos of the packaging.

I have about 400 pair of the slinky 15 denier stockings by Kayser and at least 50 pair of stretch, from a family store going out of business. I need to sell them, and the supply of vintage stockings is definitely shrinking, based on what I can find to buy out on the web. For example, the supply at Stocking Showcase has diminished compared to two years ago.

Good luck!

AV
ardensfca@comcast.net

By: victoria

victoria — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:48:13 +0000

Hello,I have been looking for a black nylon dress like the one in the dupont ad.It seems impossible to find,who knows where I can buy it,victoria.

By: Paul Formal

Paul Formal — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:53:57 +0000

We are a nice family business since 1953 and have several hundred vintage nylon stockings in original boxes. The packaging is beautiful.
Front: Nice lady illustration in high heals
“flatering Seamless Stretch stockings.” “the miracle knit that really fits
*NO MORE WRINKLES
*THE MOST COMFORTABLE
STOCKING YOU’VE EVER WORN
Back: Too much to write : Washing instructionsAll Nylon, verbage is unbelievable.
Mfg by LASSITER
What are these worth? Suggestions?? Thank you.
paul@maxformal.com

By: vintage nylon pictures

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