Cuffs

Unknown

mid-17th century · linen · Costume Institute

One of a pair of men's cuffs, the animated figural imagery flanking central motif is a highlight of this well-designed lace piece. AS they were a coslty commodity, men's lace accessories represented status and were featured prominently in portraiture from the period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-17th century

Medium

linen

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Robert B. Woodward, 1915