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Undersleeve

Object/Artifact

Undersleeves, windowpane dimity Entirely hand stitched undersleeves of white windowpane dimity, heavier piece forming upper half. Medium width. Cuff formed of 2 rows of fine white bud-vine embroidered insertion. Handmade [?] lace edging. Pairs of tiny linen braid loop and MOP button. Hemmed top edge.

G91.150

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Undersleeves

Windowpane dimity

entirely hand stitched

fine white bud-vine embroidery

lace edging

linen braid loop and MOP buttons

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