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Pair of sleeve ruffles (engageantes)

possibly Flemish
third quarter 18th century

Medium/Technique Plain weave cotton embroidery
Dimensions L x W: 40.6 x 24.1 cm (16 x 9 1/2 in. )
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2549a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionPair of embroidered muslin sleeve ruffles, from 43.1647.
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 10, 1943)