Three sleeve frills. Muslin, embroidered with cotton in chain (tambour work) and drawn fabric stitches. Three frills, one above the other, wider at back. Borders formed by large scallops with inner scroll design, sprays of leaves and flowers filling the curves. Ground of 1. covered with sprigs, edging of very narrow bobbin lace.
Given by Mrs. Gurney
Circumference: 41.5 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1908-08-16) by Gurney, Mrs
18th Century, Mid
Circa
1725
CE
-
Circa
1774
CE
Frill 3
Length 11.75 in
Width 5 in
Frill 1
Length 9.25 in
Width 2.5 in
Frill 2
Length 9.75 in
Width 4 in
Accession number: T.5-1908
Primary reference Number: 198814
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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