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Collections

Pair of Engageantescirca 1750

Not on view
Pair of white cotton or linen sleeve ruffles with gathered pleats and scalloped embroidered lace trim, displayed flat against a black background
White cotton sleeve ruffle, fan-shaped with fine broderie anglaise trim along the scalloped edge, featuring embroidered floral and foliate patterns with cutwork eyelets, gathered at the upper right corner, photographed against a black background.
White cotton sleeve ruffle, fan-shaped when spread flat, with broderie anglaise border featuring floral cutwork embroidery and scalloped edge along the curved hem.
White cotton textile with whitework embroidery along the border, featuring floral and foliate motifs with small eyelet cutwork, finished with a scalloped needle-lace edge.
White muslin textile with embroidered border featuring floral and vine motifs, broderie anglaise eyelet cutwork, and scalloped needle-lace edge against a dark background.
Title
Pair of Engageantes
Place Made
Probably France
Date Made
circa 1750
Medium
Cotton embroidery and pulled work on cotton with bobbin lace edging
Dimensions
Length (a-b): 12 in. (30.48 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.84.16.1a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles