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Pair of cuffs

Greek Orthodox
18th century
Object Place: Greece
Medium/Technique Silk satin with silk and gold-colored wrapped and strip metallic threads and spangles, silk thread, silk and gold-colored woven tape, and paper backing
Dimensions 16.5 x 27 cm (6 1/2 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.341a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEcclesiastical Costume. Epimanika (Dalmatic Cuffs). The Annunciation. Medallion, surrounded by dense stylized blossoms on thin, intertwining stalks, with (a) the angel Gabriel holding a lily and (b) the Virgin Mary. Metal wires and strips plus silk ground. Metallic yarn tape border (bottom edge missing on (a) ). Good condition.