"Clocking" on stockings in the 16th c. is the embroidery about the ankles of the stockings. Made to look like the hands of clocks as the motif of this new invention was fashionable during this era, just like say, the atomic motif was popular in the 1950's and 1960's.
In the 16th century pocket watches were popular for men to wear. It was more of a fad. It wasn't until world war 1 wristwatches became popular. They were called trench watches and were worn by men in the military.
The first pocket is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 16th century. Initially, pockets were separate small pouches or bags worn under clothing or attached to the belt. Over time, they evolved into the sewn-in pockets we recognize today, becoming a standard feature in garments by the 17th century. The exact individual responsible for this innovation remains unknown, as it was a gradual development in fashion.
Farthindale This is Farthingale. In the Mail on Sunday Crossword of 6th Sept. 2009, 36 down is Gooch, using the g of Farthingale. farthingale A hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
Underwear was invented around the 13th century. It became an important garment. Loin cloths were worn before underwear was invented.
The first poket watch was made in 1761 by John Harrison. The first wrist watch ever made was at the dawn of the 20th century. These wrist watches were only worn by women. All men still used pocket watches. It was only until the first world war that when the soldiers needed to use wrist watches (it would be impossible to take a pocket watch out of there pocket in battle) that men started to wear wrist watches. Half a century after men started wearing wrist watches did anyone invent digital watches.
16th century October.
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A homonym for the word "rough" is "ruff," which refers to a projecting or frilled collar worn in the 16th century.
The best place for one to purchase worn stockings online would be on a second hand website or consumer to consumer seller. Probably the best place to look for used worn stockings is eBay.
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The first known kilts were worn by the Highland Scots in Scotland. The traditional kilt as we know it today originated in the 16th century.
Toeless stockings can be worn just as stockings and they are also known to be good for flight socks to help cope with the swelling from change of air pressure.
Some of the earliest armour was worn in the 16th century DC. Created by the Greeks and Aztecs. Romans were thought to have adopted the Celt's design of chain mail.
According to the article at the link below, there is no credible evidence of chastity belts existed before the 15th century.
The word "jacket" comes from the French word "jaquet," which originally referred to a short, close-fitting garment worn by men in the 16th century.
Depending on the state of the stockings. I think stockings give the house a great Christmas touch, so I wouldn't think old worn stockings would be appreciated in these festivities.