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Theatrical doublet and sleeves
Western European
19th century (late 16th–early 17th century style)
Object Place: Western Europe, Europe
Medium/Technique
Sueded leather, velvet, metallic trim, metal buttons
Dimensions
Center back: 65 cm (25 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.281a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTheatrical peascod-belly doublet and sleeves in Elizabethan style. Doublet: high stand-up collar; raised wings; diagonal punched pattern with metallic trim at top; false front closure with gold-colored buttons; slashed across front and skirts, puffed with gold-colored velvet, V-decorated back; heavily padded front; hook-and-eye closures.