Hosiery Appraisal

Grant's 'Fabulous 400 Seamless' Nylons in Original Packaging

This item is a single pair of vintage Grant's 'Fabulous 400 Seamless' nylons, presented in their original, unopened opaque plastic and paper packaging. The packaging itself is a combination of clear plastic that allows a glimpse of the stocking color and an off-white opaque section with printed information. The nylons are described as 'seamless' and 'mesh', made of '100% Nylon' and feature 'Run Guard Top and Toe with Heel'. The color is specified as 'LT. TAUPE', and the size is '10', with '400 M' likely indicating denier or a style number. A notable feature on the packaging is the 'Select-O-Length' gauge along the right edge, marked from 28 to 35, indicating accurate length by the end of the stocking. The text further elaborates that these 'Lavolinized Nylons' 'feel soft, smooth and sheer' and 'clung to the leg like a second skin.' The packaging shows some minor signs of age, including subtle creasing and possibly slight discoloration of the paper components, consistent with being a vintage item. The plastic appears intact, preserving the contents. The overall aesthetic of the packaging, with its specific font choices and graphic design elements, points to mid-20th-century manufacturing, likely the 1950s or 1960s, a period when seamless nylons were gaining popularity. The brand 'Grant's' likely refers to W.T. Grant, a department store chain. The item offers a glimpse into historical hosiery marketing and packaging.