Black Cotton Pin Tucked Undersleeves/ Sleeve Jockeys, Mourning, 19th Century Victorian, Civil War

Black, black, black...perfect for those mourning impressions or when you want to make a statement with your accessories.

Our set of sleeve jockeys is made of black 100% clear cotton and trimmed with 2 rows of narrow pin tucking. They have a 1 inch wide cuff and are closed with buttons and a buttonhole. The top of the jockey has a casing through which we have threaded an adjustable elastic. The elastic may be removed and drawstrings inserted if desired. Our jockeys measure 15 inches from casing to cuff and the wrist opening is 8 inches and may be adjusted by moving the button.

Undersleeves or sleeve jockeys as they were also called are one of the most common accessories worn by women in the 1800’s. They were used not only for their looks but also to help protect the garments from soil and wear. While most sleeve jockeys were worn under the wider pagoda style sleeves, they were also found under shirt or bishop style and coat sleeves. Sleeve jockeys, chemisettes and collars were often made in sets and trimmed with similar edgings helping to enhance the illusion that a complete body was being worn when in fact it was just the matching accessories.

This set is shown in black but can be ordered in white or cream as well. See our other listings for an assortment of available colors and styles OR we can always make something JUST FOR YOU!