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Socks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is Socks. Two long, narrow, beige-colored pieces of fabric, likely made of cotton or linen, with intricate lace patterns; the fabric is semi-transparent; both have a rounded toe end and a straight top edge; a small white tag is attached to the top of one piece; both are hanging from thin wires; presented against a solid black background; created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
silk
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 625 px
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