At 08:38 17/12/2008, you wrote:
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/eudr/ho_1995.235a%2Cb.htm#what is trimming the edges of this gown's sleeve?
It is "fly fringe", a handmade trim, usually from silk ribbon and thread. Apparently it used to be one of the things ladies did to keep their hands busy, like knotting. This one is very spectacular though.
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