This is a detached sleeve made of light, white fabric. The fabric is drawn in at one end, with drawstrings to tie it to the wearer's arm. The fabric is stitched with patterns of flowers and criss-cross designs. There is lace sewn around the bottom edge of the sleeve. There is a seam along the sleeve where the two ends of the drawstring meet and another seam on one side of the sleeve. There are a few loose threads and also a number of brown spots on the upper part of the sleeve.

This sleeve was donated by Helen Adinolfi as part of a traditional Greek costume. The costume was worn by Adinolfi's mother, Fotini, at her wedding to Stylianos Dedes in January 1929 in Epirus, Greece. Traditional costumes like this are based on clothing historically worn in Greece. The costumes vary depending on the region of origin. They are generally worn for special occasions and celebrations. This sleeve would have been worn on one arm, over the shirt.
Photos of Helen Adinolfi wearing the costume are included in the donor file.

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