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#1936 Undersleeves c. 1850-1860 United States $125.00 |
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Materials: Striped cotton sateen, organdy, cotton floss, bobbin lace, Dorset buttons. Provenance: The woman who owned these was a descendant of Rebecca Kingsbury Gay (1713-1807) of West Dedham, Massachusetts. Condition: The cotton sleeves are in excellent condition. The cuffs have repairable damage; one has an old mend, the other some of the background fabric has deteriorated. Measurements: 17" x 8", Wrist C, 8". Comments: These beautiful, hand embroidered sleeves were worn under the large bell shaped dress sleeves of the Civil War period.
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