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Sleeve Ruffle

Date1750-1775

OriginEngland

MediumCotton (Ground Fabric); Cotton Thread (Embroidery)

DimensionsLength: 11 3/4"; Width (at Longest Point): 11 1/2"; Width (at Shortest Point): 6"

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Miodrag R. Blagojevich

Object number1984-60,1

DescriptionOne of pair of white cotton triple tier sleeve ruffles, graduated in size and embroidered with white cotton. Design consists of floral sprigs, meandering flower and leaf vines, eyelet holes and geometric drawn work against a scalloped edge. Small sprigs of flowers are sparsely placed over the unadorned areas of the ruffle above the embroidered edge. Worked primarily in tambour work, shadow darning, and buttonhole stitch. Butted selvage seams.

Construction History:
1. 1750-1775: Initially constructed. No other additions or alterations after the original construction noted.