Muff
Date1825-1835
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania
MediumSilk with silk and metallic embroidery, metal beads, and applied silk, wool, and cotton textiles
DimensionsOW: 15"; circumference: 19"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-408
DescriptionMuff of pale blue silk satin with silk draw-ribbon ends, lined with white silk and decorated with an oval medallion outlined with gilt beads. Design in medallion depicts a flower basket with multicolored naturalistic flowers made of silk crepe, ribbons, and embroidery floss. Flowers (tulips, roses, primroses, stock, and others), and butterfly are in relief on ivory satin ground. Wool batting or stuffing.
1785-1810
ca. 1680
1710-1740
1730-1750
Late 17th-early 18th century
1850-1875 (probably)
1750-1775
1650-1675
ca. 1850 from 1790-1810 textile
1660-1680