Antique Velvet Grip Hose Supporters George Frost Boston Victorian Garters s For Sale

Antique Velvet Grip Lace Stocking Supporters – Victorian / Edwardian Style – PairBeautiful matching pair of antique-style stocking supporters featuring delicate ivory lace rosettes, satin ribbon accents, and ornate gold-tone metal garter clips.The decorative metal hardware features the Velvet Grip marking, associated with the historic George Frost Company of Boston, Massachusetts.The George Frost Company’s Velvet Grip cushion-button stocking fasteners were advertised as early as the late 1890s and designed to hold stockings securely without damaging delicate hosiery.Features:* Set of 2 matching stocking supporters* Velvet Grip marked metal fasteners* Associated with the George Frost Company* Victorian / Edwardian style* Delicate ivory floral lace rosettes* Decorative fabric roses* Satin ribbon bows and straps* Ornate gold-tone metal hardware* Cushion-button stocking clasps* Historical lingerie and fashion accessory collectibleCondition:Pre-owned vintage or antique condition with age-related discoloration, yellowing, fabric wear, and patina to the metal components.The lace and ribbon show their age and should be handled carefully.Please examine all photographs closely for condition and construction details.Historical Interest:Velvet Grip stocking supporters are associated with late-19th-century innovations in hosiery fasteners. This decorative pair reflects the romantic styling associated with Victorian and Edwardian undergarments.The exact manufacturing date of this pair has not been independently verified.A wonderful addition to an antique clothing collection, historical costume display, Victorian fashion collection, or museum-style lingerie display.Sold as a matching pair.