Pair of Cuffs
19th century
Linen, two layers of plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of diagonal drawn filling, four sided, hem, herringbone, interlocking lace, overcast, wave, and woven hem stitches; embroidered in buttonhole, buttonhole wheels, hem, overcast, and satin stitches through one or both layers; edged with linen, bobbin straight lace
28.2 × 36.7 cm (11.1 × 14.4 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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