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Pleated Ruff
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Members of the Dutch elite wore loose collars in the 17th century. Judging from portraits of the period, this particular type of ruff was worn mostly by men. It was made by pleating a long strip of fabric. It contrasted strongly with the dark clothing worn beneath, in effect placing the wearer's head on a white pedestal.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit linePleated Ruff. c. 1615 - c. 1635. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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