Sleeves
1675-1699 (made)
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Pair of sleeves of dark green silk satin, embroidered with silver-gilt and silver thread and coloured silks. Scrolling leafy stems bearing roses, carnations, lilies and other flowers. At the cuffs is a narrow trimming of pink silk braid and silver-gilt lace. There is a green silk lining.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk satin with embroidery in metal thread and coloured silks |
| Brief description | Pair of sleeves, silk satin with embroidery in metal thread and coloured silks, Italy, 1675-99. |
| Physical description | Pair of sleeves of dark green silk satin, embroidered with silver-gilt and silver thread and coloured silks. Scrolling leafy stems bearing roses, carnations, lilies and other flowers. At the cuffs is a narrow trimming of pink silk braid and silver-gilt lace. There is a green silk lining. |
| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 83871/1903. |
| Production | When acquired, attributed to France, first half of 18th century. |
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| Accession number | 345&A-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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