Ankle Socks Collection

In Northern Ireland, 17 July 1945, (1947). Creator: Unknown
In Northern Ireland, 17 July 1945, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II)...in conversation with a Brownie during an inspection of Girl Guides at Londonderry'

Young girls playing croquet, WWI. They wear short pinafore dresses, cloche caps, ankle socks and shoes. One in a short carrick cape or coachman's coat

Women wearing shorts, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Women wearing shorts, 1930, (1933). With the craze for hiking - an American term for going on a fairly long walk brought over by the Talkies - shorts came into popularity

Queen Mary with her granddaughters, 1930s, (1951). Creator: Unknown
Queen Mary with her granddaughters, 1930s, (1951)....on a ten-mile trip down the river to Wooolwich, where they watched the unloading and the loading of ships

Two little girls in a park near Union Station, Washington, D. C. ca. 1943. Creator: Unknown
Two little girls in a park near Union Station, Washington, D.C

Young woman at the community laundry on Saturday afternoon, FSA... camp, Robstown, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Young woman at the community laundry on Saturday afternoon, FSA [Farm Security Administration] camp, Robstown, Texas

Scene at square dance, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, 1939 or 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Scene at square dance, McIntosh County, Oklahoma

Her 60th birthday, and a day of smiles today (Thursday) for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother... Baby Prince Andrew (born on February 19th this year)

The Queen (as Duchess of York) and her two daughters at the Elphinstone wedding 1936

More than two hundred children spent an enjoyable afternoon at the Childrens Christmas Party organised by Mrs Madge Clarke at the Park Lane Hotel in aid of the Dockland Settlements

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"Ankle Socks: A Timeless Fashion Staple Across Generations and Styles" From women sporting shorts in the 1930s to two little girls playing near Union Station in Washington, D. C. During World War II, they have been a beloved accessory for decades. These low-cut wonders not only provide comfort but also add a touch of charm to any outfit. In the 1940s, a young woman at a community laundry on a Saturday afternoon in Robstown, Texas proudly wore her ankle socks while tending to her chores. Meanwhile, at square dances in McIntosh County, Oklahoma around the same time period, dancers twirled and spun with joyous energy - their ankles adorned with these delightful socks. During the Great Depression era, when life was challenging for many families living in migratory labor camps like Brawley's FSA camp in Imperial Valley or Bethune-Cookman College students in Daytona Beach, Florida; ankle socks brought small moments of cheer and style amidst adversity. Even celebrities embraced this trend. Britt Ekland was spotted leaving Heathrow Airport for Los Angeles alongside her boyfriend Jim McDonnell – both rocking ankle socks as they embarked on their glamorous journey. And who could forget Queen Mary with her granddaughters or Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother celebrating her 60th birthday? Ankle socks added an element of grace and elegance to these regal occasions. Whether it was children enjoying Christmas festivities or The Queen (as Duchess of York) attending weddings back in 1936; they were there too – adding that perfect finishing touch to every ensemble. Through history and across various settings, they have remained an enduring symbol of fashion versatility and timeless appeal. So next time you slip into your favorite pair of shorts or dress up for a special occasion – don't forget those trusty ankle socks that have graced countless feet before yours.