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Neck Ruffles
c 1800

I have never seen one of these for sale before and now I buy two similar. Both are made from similar finest muslin


Cataloguing

with double finely pleated ruffle sewn to the flat inner section, caught at the front neck , the two pleats 2 in/5 cm deep, length when lying flat approx 22 in/56 cm; deepest flat section 10 cm wide.


Condition

The flat section has one little area of wear which you should be able to see from the photo. A good creamy colour. Very fresh looking.