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Undersleeve
Object/Artifact
Hand stitched sheer white cotton undersleeves. Moderately full with 1” cuff band and deep frilled cuff. Band and cuff hand embroidered with white cotton in satin stitched, seed stitch and eyelets. Band with tilted cartouches forms edge; ferns and exotic flowers with buds in field. Simple needle lace and pulled thread work inside flower centers. Selvage turned over top to form narrow hem Hand stitched sheer white cotton undersleeves. Moderately full with 1” cuff band and deep frilled cuff. Band and cuff hand embroidered with white cotton in satin stitched, seed stitch and eyelets. Band with tilted cartouches forms edge; ferns and exotic flowers with buds in field. Simple needle lace and pulled thread work inside flower centers. Selvage turned over top to form narrow hem
G97.077
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
hand stitched
sheer cotton
embroidery
satin stitch
seed stitch
eyelets
cartouches
Everyday