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Tights

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, cream-colored garment for legs. Fabric appears smooth and slightly shiny. Two straps at top with button fastenings. Five buttons on waistband. Two side pockets. Top portion similar to pants, bottom portion similar to socks. Bottoms are closed toed. Faded, stained and worn at bottom. Slightly wrinkled.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
silk
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
294 × 625 px
Museum record:
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