Muff
Unknown Artist
third quarter 18th century
Medium
feathers, fur
Classification
Muff
Culture
British
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Judith and Gerson Leiber Fund, 1984
Accession Number
1984.101
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th British fashion with this elegant *Muff*, crafted by an unknown artist during the third quarter of the (roughly 1760–1779). Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, this accessory exemplifies the opulence of Georgian-era style, when women adorned themselves with luxurious items that blended practicality with display. Acquired through the Judith and Gersoniber Fund in 198, it offers a tangible glimpse into the daily elegance of the British upper classes. Muffs like this one served as both hand warmers and fashion statements, cylindrical po...