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Pair of sleeve ruffles (engageante)

French
third quarter 18th century
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Silk bobbin lace
Dimensions L x W: 45.7 x 27.9 cm (18 x 11 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2548a-b
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBlonde, a-b pair of sleeve ruffles each with three flounces; c and d two fragments (pinned to dress: 43.1643a).
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 10, 1943)