The Vintage Nylon Stocking Era

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Instructions: From nylon riots to pantyhose, test your knowledge of the hosiery that was essential to every woman's wardrobe!

1.
In what year were nylon stockings first sold to the public, causing a buying frenzy?
A
1950
B
1935
C
1945
D
1940
2.
What chemical company invented nylon, the synthetic fiber used to make stockings?
A
Union Carbide
B
Dow Chemical
C
DuPont
D
3M
3.
What happened to nylon stocking supplies during World War II?
A
Production increased
B
They were banned
C
Prices tripled
D
Nylon was diverted to make parachutes and other military items
4.
What chaotic events occurred when nylon stockings became available again after World War II ended?
A
Price wars
B
Nylon riots
C
Government rationing
D
Store boycotts
5.
What visible feature on the back of nylon stockings was considered essential for a polished look in the 1940s and 1950s?
A
Lace trim
B
A straight back seam
C
A bow
D
Reinforced heels
6.
What did women paint on their legs as a substitute for stockings during the WWII nylon shortage?
A
Suntan lotion
B
Gravy browning
C
All of these were used
D
Leg makeup
7.
What accessory was used to hold up stockings before pantyhose were invented?
A
Rubber bands
B
Safety pins
C
Sock glue
D
Garter belt
8.
What measurement system, using a 'denier' number, indicated how sheer or opaque a pair of stockings was?
A
Weight
B
Denier
C
Thread count
D
Gauge
9.
What product did women use to temporarily fix runs in their stockings?
A
Tape
B
Sewing kit
C
Super glue
D
Clear nail polish
10.
What color were the most popular everyday stockings in the 1950s?
A
Gray
B
Nude/suntan
C
Black
D
White
11.
When pantyhose were introduced in 1959, what major convenience did they offer over traditional stockings?
A
They eliminated the need for a garter belt
B
They were cheaper
C
They lasted longer
D
They came in more colors
12.
Which brand sold pantyhose in egg-shaped plastic containers at supermarkets and drugstores?
A
Round the Clock
B
Hanes
C
L'eggs
D
No Nonsense
13.
What fashion-forward hosiery trend of the 1960s featured stockings in bold colors and wild patterns?
A
Fishnet stockings
B
Patterned and colored tights
C
Leg warmers
D
Knee-high socks
14.
What mesh-patterned stocking style, featuring a diamond-shaped open weave, was considered daring and glamorous?
A
Lace stockings
B
Fishnet stockings
C
Net tights
D
Openwork hosiery
15.
What were women called who lined up for hours to buy the first nylon stockings in 1940?
A
Nylon-iacs
B
Stocking seekers
C
Nylon fans
D
The term used was simply 'mob' or 'crowd'

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