Herjolfsnes no.90
A partial find of a stocking or stunt hose from excavation nearby
the village Herjolfsnes in Greenland, dated late 14th century. This was
also a tubular garment which consisted of the "sock" sewn to the hose
which was fit to the lower shin by means of 2 darts of unequal lengths
located at the front. The sock-like piece probably covered the whole
foot. A part of it, covering the sole of the foot and the heel, was
found in excavation. It had a seam at the back of the heel. We think
that the upper foot was also covered by a part of the "sock" with a
seam running on top.
Based on: Meddelelser om Gronland, Buried Norsemen at
Herjolfsnes; Dr.phil. Poul Norlund; Copenhagen 1924; C.A.Reitzel
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