Cuffs (2)
Unknown Artist
late 19th century
Medium
Bobbin lace, Duchesse lace
Dimensions
H. 5 x W. 11 inches (12.7 x 27.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Belgian, Brussels
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Amelia B. Lazarus, in the name of Miss Emilie Lazarus, 1895
Accession Number
95.1.8, .8a
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the delicate world of 19th-century fashion with *Cuffs (2)*, a pair of exquisite cuffs crafted in Brussels, Belgium, during the late 1800s. Produced in the renowned lace-making hub of Brussels, these cuffs (each measuring 5 x 11 inches) served as luxurious accessories for elite wardrobes, adorning sleeves to add elegance and refinement. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum Art in 1895 by Mrs. Amelia B. Lazarus in honor of Miss Emilie Lazarus, they now reside in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department, exemplifying the height of textile artistry. Made from bobbin lace in ...