The first experimental sale of nylon stockings, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 25 October, 1939. Artist: Unknown
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The first experimental sale of nylon stockings, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 25 October, 1939. Nylon was invented in 1935 by Wallace Carothers, head of organic chemistry at the DuPont company in Wilmington. These stockings came from a single pilot plant. Large-scale production followed later.
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World North and Central America United States Delaware New Castle Wilmington
- 39 44 00 N , 075 32 00 W
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Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress
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- 0600001488
- 2-378-234
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