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.