Sleeves

Date1700-1750

MediumLinen, Lace (Lille)

DimensionsWidth: 3 inches Length: 4 inches

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2022-64,12A&B

DescriptionVery small knitted infant sleeves. The sleeves were knit flat on a knitting frame and seamed together. The openings are edged in a very fine Lille bobbin lace.
Label TextInfants often wore small sleeves that pinned onto their exterior garments. While they did not have a true function, they did show off exquisite textiles, in this case, knitted imitate fine bobbin lace.
ProvenanceA collection of 28 pieces of infant clothing (all 2022-64 accession numbers) descended through various branches of the Medlycott family of Ven House in Somerset, England. The baronetcy was created in 1808 and became extinct in 2021 with the death of Sir Mervyn Tregonwell Medilycott, the 9th Baron of Medlycott. Sadly these garments do not have association with specific members of the family, but were all found stored in The Manor House, Sandford Orcas, in Dorset, England, the home of Sir Mervyn Tregonwell Medilycott, the 9th Baron of Medlycott.