Muff

Silk muff painted and embroidered with silk and metallic threads in overall scrolling floral design, figure of a woman at center. Coll. Achille Jubinal No. 52, "Petit manchen satin blanc brode"

Provenance

1938, gift of Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 14, 1938)

Credit Line

Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman

Muff

  • French, about 1680–90
France
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm (8 x 10 x 5 in.)
Medium or Technique
Silk, painted and embroidered with silk and metallic threads, metallic bobbin lace
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
38.1266
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