Italian
Sleeve Ruffles, 18th century
Embroidered linen, plain weave
These triangular shaped sleeve ruffles date from the 18th century in Italy. The plain weave pale blue fabric is embroidered with off-white thread in a pattern that includes flowers, crowns, leaves, and fruit.
Short Gallery
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.