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Detachable Shift Sleeves

Date1750-1800

MediumLinen

DimensionsRectangle attached to the lower sleeve: 11 3/8 inches long, 3 1/8 inches wide. Lower sleeve: Width on each side: 4 ¾, Overall length: 9 ¼, Lowest point: 4 ¼, Highest point: 5 3/4, Wrist band is ½ inch wide.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2021-47,1&2

DescriptionA pair of detachable sleeves possibly for a women’s shift. The sleeves are made from a rectangle of courser white linen (56-58 Ends Per Inch) with three buttonholes to attach to the garment. A finer linen (96-100 ends per inch) make the more delicate sleeve. The sleeve lower sleeve section is not straight, but curved, attaching to a very narrow wristband.