Sleeve Ruffle
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Sleeve Ruffle

TitleSleeve Ruffle
ArtistFrance or Germany
DateMid-18th century 18th century
MediumLinen plain weave foundation; embroidered in linen with shadow, chain, and buttonhole stitches, and drawnwork with various fillings
Classificationcostume accessory
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Francis Neilson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sleeve Ruffle” is a work by France or Germany, dated Mid-18th century. It is executed in linen plain weave foundation; embroidered in linen with shadow, chain, and buttonhole stitches, and drawnwork with various fillings and classified as costume accessory. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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