Jacket

Item

Title
Jacket
Description
One of the earliest examples of knitted clothing, this silk jacket shows extreme craftsmanship within the variance of stitch. The artisan moved between stocking, purl, and lace techniques to create a variety of effects throughout the piece including the chevron design along the bottom hem. The two pieces were knit flat and then seamed together as indicated by the brown stitching along the sides. This was type of construction was typical of period where most pieces were made in Italy (the center of production) and then assembled by the buyer at the final destination. 
Creator
unknown Italian
Date
1500-1550 AD
Coverage
Italy (nation)
Format
Stocking stitch, Purl stitch, Lace knitting
Provenance
Purchsed with Fletcher Fund, 1946.
Identifier
46.156.117
Access Rights
Public domain