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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Sleeve ruffle.
Sleeve Ruffle
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Sleeve ruffle.

Sleeve Ruffle

Date1760-1775
MediumLinen; Linen Tape; Linen Threads (All Identified by Microscope)
DimensionsWidth: 11 3/4" graduatedto 4 3/4"; Length: 17"; Circumference of Linen Tape: 9" Selvage Length approx. 31" About 38 1/2 inches of fabric gathered into 9" band.
Credit LineGift of Titi Halle
Object number2007-51
DescriptionSingle white sleeve ruffle consisting of doubled semi-sheer linen ruffles, graduated in length from 4 ¾" to 11 ¾". Stitched to both edges of a folded plain-woven linen tape nine inches in circumference. Ruffle made of approximately 38 ½" of fabric, gathered into nine inches at the top. Very small hems and butted selvage seams. The ruffle is plain and unadorned with a minuscule hem line and stitching. Ruffle would be basted or pinned into the sleeve of a gown.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Collar.
1780-1830
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. 1954-67,3-4 Sleeve ruffles.
1765-1780
1990-7, Shift
Ca. 1780
DS1987-759
1790-1820
DS1985-361
1760-1785
DS1985-361
1760-1785
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Shift.
1700-1750; altered 1790-1820
Collar Stock 1953-865
Possibly nineteenth century
2023-103, Shirt
ca. 1750
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1750-1775
1984-60,1&2, Sleeve ruffles
1750-1775
1985-129,1&2, Sleeve Ruffle
1750-1765