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Engageantes (two)circa 1750

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Fragment of sheer white fabric embroidered with white-on-white floral and foliate motifs, with frayed edges, displayed flat against a dark background
Fragment of sheer white muslin with white-on-white embroidery depicting trailing floral and leafy vine motifs; frayed diagonal edge visible against a dark background.
Fragment of sheer white muslin with whitework embroidery along the lower border, featuring a scrolling floral and leaf design with scalloped edge; frayed edges and a small museum label at upper left.
Fragment of sheer white muslin with white-on-white embroidered border of scrolling floral and leaf motifs; frayed edges visible along the lower and left sides.

Unknown, Engageantes (One of two; with below), circa 1750, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Bloom, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Engageantes (two)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1750
Medium
White cotton embroidery, white cotton ground
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Bloom
Accession Number
M.82.290a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles