Pair of DD socks from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

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A pair of House of Doré Doré (DD) black dress socks from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The calf length tube socks are entirely black. The cuff, heel, and toe are constructed from slightly darker, woven, ribbed fabric. While the leg, foot, and sole are constructed from a black blended with tan fabric that also features very thin ribbing. White text printed on the right sock (A2015.273.1.1.18b) just below the toes reads [Made in France / DD / Medium].

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