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In the 18th century, engageantes took the form of ruffles or flounces of linen, cotton, or lace, tacked to the elbow-length sleeves then fashionable. [ 1 ] In the mid-19th century, the term engageante was used for separate false sleeves, usually with fullness gathered tight at the wrist, worn under the open bell-shaped "pagoda" sleeves of day ...
Portrait of a woman wearing a heavily ruffled cap, 1789 Mechanical ruffler by Singer, used on domestic sewing machines. In sewing and dressmaking, a ruffle, frill, or furbelow is a strip of fabric, lace or ribbon tightly gathered or pleated on one edge and applied to a garment, bedding, or other textile as a form of trimming.
The ruff, which was worn by men, women and children, evolved from the small fabric ruffle at the neck of the shirt or chemise. Ruffs served as changeable pieces of cloth that could themselves be laundered separately while keeping the wearer's doublet or gown from becoming soiled at the neckline. The stiffness of the garment forced upright ...
1 ⁄ 4-length sleeve or quarter-length sleeve: A sleeve that extends from the shoulder to midway down the biceps and triceps area. 3 ⁄ 4-length sleeve or three-quarter length sleeve: A sleeve that extends from the shoulder to a length midway between the elbow and the wrist. It was common in the United States in the 1950s and again in the ...
Overall, Chipotle posted a mixed third quarter print after a string of winning quarters. Revenue grew 13% to $2.78 billion, under the expected $2.82 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.27 ...
During last night's game there was an on-court skit that missed the mark. The skit included bad decision making and poor communication. Simply put, we turned the ball over and we apologize.
A wide, flat, round collar, sometimes with a ruffle, usually worn with a floppy bow tie, characteristic of boys' shirts from c. 1880–1920. Butterfly collar: The same as the wing collar, but with rounded tips. Popularised by fictional detective Hercule Poirot. Button-down collar
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