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Sleeve of Mail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a long, dark gray, knit sleeve. The sleeve is laid flat, with the top edge curving downward slightly. The bottom edge is frayed. A ruler is placed along the bottom left side for scale. A label on the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1977". The background is white. The sleeve is titled "Sleeve of Mail" by an artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
599 × 379 px
Museum record:
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