Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643
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Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643
Nylon stockings exhibition. DuPont saleswoman (right) demonstrating the advantages of nylon stockings at an exhibition in 1939. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935 and used from 1939 in products such as stockings. Nylon stockings were immensely popular, but had to be discontinued due to nylon being reserved solely for wartime applications. This is the DuPont exhibit at the Golden Gate Exposition, San Francisco, USA, in the spring of 1939. This was the first display of nylon stockings, with the fabric also exhibited at the 1939 New York Worlds Fair
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1900s 1930s 1939 Application Applications California Clothes Clothing Consumer Culture Customer Demonstrating Dupont Dupont Company Exhibition Fashion Legs New Material North American Nylon Polymer Product San Francisco Selling Showing Spring Stockings Hosiery Stocking Trade Show
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This print captures a momentous occasion in fashion history - the Nylon stockings exhibition of 1939. In this image, a DuPont saleswoman elegantly demonstrates the revolutionary advantages of nylon stockings to an intrigued customer at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. Nylon, a groundbreaking material discovered by the DuPont Company just four years prior, had quickly become synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Its introduction into everyday use was met with immense popularity, particularly in the realm of hosiery. However, due to its vital wartime applications during World War II, nylon stockings were sadly discontinued shortly after their debut. The significance of this exhibit lies not only in its representation of cutting-edge fashion but also as a testament to technological advancements and societal shifts occurring during that era. The photograph offers us a glimpse into the past - showcasing both the elegance of women's legwear and the excitement surrounding new materials like nylon. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how innovation can shape culture and consumer behavior. The DuPont exhibit at the Golden Gate Exposition stands as an iconic symbol of progress and ingenuity within American society during the early 20th century.
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