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A 19th-century dress worn over several underskirts, including a full one made of horsehair.

Strip of material with hanging threads used to decorate the border of clothing.

Part of the garment covering the arm; it can be of various shapes and lengths.

Half sleeve covering the upper arm and extended by another half sleeve of various shapes.

In the 14th century, the cotehardie was a kind of low-cut fitted surcoat with long sleeves left open from the elbow.

Pocket cut along the grain of the fabric.

Sleeve characterized by a long, sometimes ankle-length panel falling from the elbow.