European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Pale cream cloth, with faded orange lilies climbing up from the toe.

This is an ornamental holiday stocking. It is embroidered fabric. Hanging a stocking at the hearth is a Christmas custom in many countries, and children traditionally find small gifts in it on Christmas morning. Softly ribbed cream stocking with flat orange flower stems and leaves printed or woven across the body. A narrow peach band closes the cuff, and a slim twisted loop is stitched at the upper corner. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Gentle manners and a lightly sun-warmed look.