- Manufactured by
- Lanvin, French, founded 1889
- Worn by
- Eikerenkoetter, Frederick J. II, American, 1935 - 2009
- Date
- mid 20th-early 21st century
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a): 15 9/16 × 4 5/16 × 3/16 in. (39.6 × 11 × 0.4 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 15 1/4 × 4 5/16 × 3/16 in. (38.7 × 11 × 0.4 cm)
- Description
- A pair of Lanvin trouser socks worn by Reverend Ike. The plain black, mid-crew length socks are ribbed-knit with wide rib cuffs. Woven into each side of each sock near the toes is the manufacturer’s name, [LANVON] in black.
- Place made
- Europe
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- socks
- Topic
- Christianity
- Clothing and dress
- Preaching
- Radio
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eula M. Dent Eikerenkoetter (Wife) and Xavier F. Eikerenkoetter (Son)
- Object number
- 2022.60.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




