Sleeve Ruffle

Date1760-1785

MediumCotton with linen needlework.

DimensionsLength at deepest part of ruffle: 12"; circumference around band: 11"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1985-128,1

DescriptionOne of a pair of double graduated sleeve ruffles, semi-sheer white cotton, needleworked with scattered white sprigs and edged with scrolling openwork flowers and leaves. Ruffles are gathered to double tabby linen tape. Stitches: chain, satin, drawnwork, buttonhole.

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