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1966.6

ID Number: 1966.6
Category: Personal Artifacts
Sub-category: clothing - accessory
Item Name: ruff
Date: 1890 - 1900
Materials: TEXTILE, CHIFFON TEXTILE, SATIN FEATHER, OSTRICH
Measurements: overall: 14 in x 62 in
Description: pleated chiffon frills on stiffened satin covered base; row of curled feathers at upper edge of neckline; two chiffon ties; top portion of ruff has stays
History: Worn over a suit or dress in the time period of 1890-1900. Belonged to the mother of donor, Mrs. Jennie Hanarahan, who lived in home on west side of Ouellette just south of Park St.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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