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Pair of detatched sleeves
Pair of detatched sleeves
Pair of detatched sleeves
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Pair of detatched sleeves

NameSleevelets
Place madeAlbania, Europe
MediumCotton, glass beads and buttons, metallic thread,
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 5 5/16 in. (40 x 13.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of David B. and Bonnie Naifeh Smith
Object numberA.2011.33.14ab
DescriptionPair of off-white detatched, crocheted sleeves (sleevelets) with black, magenta, off white and metallic banded cuffs with a single pink glass button on each. At the tops are cotton muslin strips with cotton string ties. In the crocheted openwork diamonds at the front and back of the sleeves are small blue glass beads. Small applied ornaments are located, along with a band of black trim, at the juncture between sleeve and cuff.
Blouse
Hildegard Schmuul
ca. 1940
Jumper
ca. 1900
Mintan
1890s
Chemise
1930-1950
Woman's tunic
20th century
Photography by Kate Macuen
late 19th- early 20th century