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Pair of Pistol Holsters

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a pair of pistol holsters. The holsters have a dark outer edge about one centimeter wide. A lighter gray patterned design covers the holster. A portion of the holster in the center top has a different, plain material with a small slit in the center. The lower half of the holster has detailed designs forming floral motifs, leaves, and curled tendrils.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Velvet, metallic thread, leather
Culture
probably Italian or French
Dimensions
553 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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