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DS1998-0398
Sleeve, silk knitted
DS1998-0398

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.