Sleeve, silk knitted
Date1600-1625
OriginEurope
MediumSilk and metallic threads, knitted
Dimensions11" x 31"
Credit LineGift of Kathleen A. Epstein.
Object number1997-16
DescriptionLong, narrow piece of pattern-knit fabric, narrowing slightly toward one end, probably originally used as a tunic or waistcoat sleeve. The sleeve is knitted of green silk and metallic gold in a large-scale pattern of scrolling flowers and leaves. A lead tag attached has letters "LG" and number "4" on obverse.ProvenanceEx. Coll. Cora Ginsburg.
1600-1625
ca. 1782
1650-1675
Dated 1782
1720-1750
1750-1760
Nineteenth century
1700-1750
1700-1750
1760-1770