Cuffs
The lace is an exceptionally fine example of mid-19th century lace-making. The lyrical design of curling beautiful overall appearance of these cuffs is from the curling feather plume pattern and scrollwork is graceful and lyrical; varied detailed motifs and fillings; beautiful overall appearance
Cuffs were conceived and fashioned as three-dimensional unit, no seam
Accession record date is mid 18th century, but lack of nuance and construction suggests later date.
Cuffs were conceived and fashioned as three-dimensional unit, no seam
Accession record date is mid 18th century, but lack of nuance and construction suggests later date.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cuffs
- Date: mid-19th century
- Culture: Flemish
- Medium: linen
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Charlotte R. Stillman, 1951
- Object Number: 2009.300.1841a, b
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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