Mail Shirt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mail Shirt by an unknown artist depicts a long-sleeved, knee-length garment made of interlocking metal rings. The shirt is displayed on a brown, mannequin-like form with no head or limbs. The form has a wide, flat neck opening. The shirt itself has a round neckline and is fastened down the front with several metal rings. The sleeves are three-quarter length. The background of the image is light gray, with a slight shadow cast by the shirt on the left side.