Pair of sleeves with spiral-shaped insets

anonymous, c. 1820

These long sleeves are gathered at intervals to make a series of puffs. Called Mameluke sleeves, they became fashionable around 1808. Originally Mamluks were the bodyguards of a sultan. After Napoleon’s campaign through Egypt and Palestine (1798–1801), Arabian influences became increasingly visible in fashion. The inset is made of needlepoint lace, which was produced in Carrickmacross, Ireland, from 1820.

  • Artwork typesleeve, mameluke sleeve
  • Object numberBK-1978-734-B
  • Dimensionslength 62 cm, width 17 cm
  • Physical characteristicsKatoen, linnen

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Pair of sleeves with spiral-shaped insets

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1978-734-B

  • Description

    Mouw van katoen met spiraalvormig geplaatst tussenzetsel van Carrickmacross naaldkant. Lang model, van boven ruim. Door het schuin ingenaaide tussenzetsel vormen zich zeven ballons. Bovenaan een strak boord en aan de pols een aangezette gerimpelde strook katoen. Het tussenzetsel is gemaakt van een machinale tulen ondergrond waarin een 'parelsnoer' tussen fijne mazen is gewerkt.

Creation

  • Creation

    • kantwerkster: anonymous, Ierland
    • naaister: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1820

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    Katoen, linnen

  • Dimensions

    • length 62 cm
    • width 17 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jonkvrouw C.I. Six, 's-Graveland

  • Acquisition

    gift 1978

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Pair of sleeves with spiral-shaped insets
  • Pair of sleeves with spiral-shaped insets