This might help with seeing some reasons for detached sleeves though it is of later era. http://festiveattyre.com/research/wkclass/wk1.html http://festiveattyre.com/research/wkclass/wk8.html
Variation of the style. Possibly one might have a sleeve for everyday and then a special sleeve set for special occasions. In some regions the sleeve and the placket seemed to be the only thing majorly embellished (these would be for special occasions). De -----Original Message----- WHY did they have detachable sleeves? it seems strange, like the garment would be less functional that way. thanks, Kitty Kitty in Somerset, PA _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
