Undersleeve
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Lace, Mother-of-pearl [pinctada maxima], Net
Measurements
330 mm (Length)75 mm (W)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1366457
Summary
Sleeve - Machine net undersleeve, gathered into wristband; flared out to upper edge. Scalloped edges, trimmed with East Midlands trolly lace stitched to give the effect of over-lapping pieces. The net is tamboured with a trailing floral design. Wristband of trolly lace, fastens with a single mother-of-pearl button and worked thread loop. Hand sewn.