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Sleeve ruffles (Engageantes)

Sleeve ruffles (Engageantes)
 (mid 18th century)

Medium
cotton, linen thread
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2005
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, linen thread
Measurements
(a-b) 196.0 cm (circumference) 23.8 cm (width) (each)
Place/s of Execution
England
Accession Number
2005.399.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2005
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
A pair of off-white muslin cuffs or engageantes embroidered with white thread in floral sprigs and trellis motifs. The cuffs have been unmounted and will require gathering onto a narrow tape band.

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