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Sleeve
Object/Artifact
Undersleeves, drawn thread cuffs. Organdy undersleeves, hand stitched. Upper edge unfinished. Lower end gathered into sheer cuff band, hand embroidered with dainty floral sprays, eyelets, and drawn thread work. Narrow lace edging. Buttonhole near top of cuff; pearl button. Widest part 8.5”, total length about 20”
G90.100
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Undersleeves
Drawn thread cuffs
hand-stitiched
gathered sheer cuff band
hand embroidered
dainty floral sprays
eyelets
narrow lace edging
pearl button