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Sleeve Ruffle (France), 18th century

This is a Sleeve ruffle. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is linen and its technique is needle lace, late 17th to early 19th c. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 13.7 x 57.2 cm (5 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sleeve Ruffle (France), 18th century; linen; H x W: 13.7 x 57.2 cm (5 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.); 1945-9-18-e

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