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Sleeve
Object/Artifact
Undersleeves, tamboured Entirely hand stitched, thin cotton muslin with white tamboured sprigs with holes in the centers of some. Braid drawstrings in casing at top. Finely gathered into narrow cuffs which may show evidence of buttonholes.. Evidence of frill removed from cuff. Scraps of fabric accompanying. Recycled from earlier dress?
G90.221
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Undersleeves
Tamboured undersleeves
hand-stitched
thin cotton muslin
braid drawstrings
narrow cuffs
gathered cuffs