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Pair of sleeves
Greek
19th century
Object Place: Greece ?
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
140 cm (55 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.624a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPair of sleeves. Long, tapering sleeves, open down length. Natural cotton ground embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, satin and darning stitches. Sleeves proper show powder of conventional blossoms and leaves; shoulder loops show rows of conventional trees and geometric ornament. Polychrome silk tassels at lower end of b). A few brown stains.