Sleeve Ruffle

Date1750-1765

MediumLinen (fabric and needlework)

DimensionsLength: 3" Circumference of tape: 16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1985-129,2

DescriptionOne of a pair of narrow single sleeve ruffles. Plain-woven linen needleworked with white linen. Design consists of large-scale scrolling flowers with shadow work and drawn work fillings. Edge scalloped with asymmetrical scrolls. Gathered to narrow twill tape with buttonholes worked into tape, intended for buttoning onto buttons sewn into gown sleeves. Stitches: shadow darning, chain stitch, buttonhole stitch, drawn work. Thread count 112 x 112.

Construction History:
1. 1750-1765: Initial Construction
2. At some point they were possibly cut down from a larger size
3. Several small voids were mended before 1985