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Cuff
French
1860–75
Medium/Technique
Lace, point, Point d'Alençon
Dimensions
5 x 18 cm (1 15/16 x 7 1/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .18 x .05
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen S. Bates
Accession Number17.1585
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHorse hair is used to stiffen the "cordonnet" or raised outline. In the middle is a bell-shaped form, from which grow two scrolling lines. The edge has slight indentations, and at intervals are unsymmetrical à jours 17.1586–1587 belong to the same set.