Sleeve, silk knitted

Date1600-1625

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.