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Sleeve ruffles (Engageantes)

Sleeve ruffles (Engageantes)
 (mid 18th century)

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.