Historical information

Garters were attached to the end of suspender belts - they were used to attach the suspender belt to stockings. Separate stockings were worn with suspender belts until modern nylon panty hose or step-in tights were developed in the 1960s. There are no donation details for these garters, but they were in the same package as Ric Rac trims and an embroidery thread wheel which seem to date from the 1950s-1960s.

Significance

Garters were an everyday feature of women's clothing until the invention of panty hose in the 1960s.

Physical description

Five identical garters aka suspenders. White metal frames and cream cotton tape with a white metal button at the end.