Pair of Sleeves

1850 - 1900

  • Titles Pair of Sleeves (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions (each) 17 × 8 1/4 in. (43.2 × 21 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.1124.1-.2
  • Work Type sleeves
  • Classification Costume

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