KC1975-983
Shown: 1975-340,1-3 and 1975-340,4A&B

Sleeve Ruffles

Date1800-1900

MediumLinen, cotton

Dimensions8" deep x 13" wide (laid out flat)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. R. Keith Kane & daughters: Mrs. James H. Scott, Jr., Mrs. Timothy Childs, Mrs. N., Beverly Tucker, Jr., and Mrs. Lockhart B. McGuire.

Object number1975-340,4A&B

DescriptionWhite lace ruffles for woman's gown. Ruffles are gathered in flounces to later tape. Combination of needlepoint lace, bobbin lace, and netting.ProvenanceFamily tradition states that this garment belonged originally to Elizabeth Dandridge (b. 1749). She was married twice: 1773 (at 24) and 1779 (at 30 yrs. of age). Henley was her second husband and the items descended in the Dandridge-Henley-Kane families. She was sister to Martha Washington. The ruffles appear to be later additions to the Dandridge gown.