I've started a small personal project where I use authentic Victorian Era knitting patterns and my first was a basic ribbed sock pattern from 1875! From the Lady's Knitting-Book by Elvina M.
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Brittany Black Walnut Victorian Single Point Needles - US 10 - 10" Needles at Jimmy Beans Wool