Cuff
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Drawnwork
Dimensions
L. 15 1/2 x W. 2 1/4 inches 39.4 x 5.7 cm
Classification
Textiles-Laces
Culture
Danish
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1906
Accession Number
06.591
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th Danish fashion with this exquisite *Cuff*, a masterful example of drawnwork from the Metropolitan Museum Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. Measuring 15½ by 2¼ inches (39.4 x 5.7 cm), this delicate textile lace was likely designed to adorn a gentleman's sleeve, adding a touch of elegance to formal attire. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 6, it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of Denmark's textile traditions during the Enlightenment era. Drawnwork, the cuff's medium, is a-intensive technique where selected threads are meticulously drawn ...