Socks

fourth quarter 19th century

Not on view

These socks display a skillful use of color, used in creating a multitude of floral, geometric and stylized goddess figure motifs. The use of embroidery creates an additional layer of visual interest and richness. Although identified as from the Macedonian town of Servia, which lies west of Mt. Olympus, as a result of the 1913 Partition, Servia in 2008 lies within the Kozani prefecture of Greece.

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Title: Socks
Date: fourth quarter 19th century
Geography: Made in Macedonia
Medium: wool, metal
Dimensions: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Classification: Accessory-Foot and Leg wear-Menswear
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Brooklyn Museum Collection, 1924
Object Number: 2009.300.3419a, b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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