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Culture:American
Title:sleeve supporters
Date Made:ca. 1895
Type:Clothing
Materials:base metal: steel; cloth tape
Place Made:North America; United States
Accession Number:  HD 1999.4.1a/b
Credit Line:Gift of Louise Robinson Swainbank (Mrs. John A.)
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Pair of matching eliptical-shaped steel wire frames, used to support the exaggerated sleeves of an 1890s bodice. At the time of their acquisition, it was thought they supported the sleeves of the c. 1835 gown with which they were donated (1999.4.1). Styles for women during much of the 1830s and again in the 1890s called for sleeves with great amounts of fullness in the sleeve head. While full sleeves in the 1830s were supported by feather-filled pillows or plumpers, 1890s sleeves were supported by wire structures such as this example. While there are no manufacturers stamps or marks visible, it is likely they were made by a company that had been engaged in the manufacture of previously fashionable hoop skirts and bustles.

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