leeves offered a large degree of variation. Earlier in the century, the sleeves are usually sewn in, and then later some are tied on with aghetti (laces)^vii and occasionally, sleeves were pinned to the dress. In some cases, we see a sleeve which was sewn only partly around the armscye, leaving the underarm open. (Figure 7) The sleeves themselves had several variations; one-piece with a slit from elbow to wrist; two piece sleeves laced together at the elbow and to the dress; and a sleeve consisting of two pieces sewn together; a full upper and tighter lower sleeve. Two features seem to be ubiquitous throughout though, in my opinion; all have a back seam and all seem to have an opening from the wrist to the elbow. This lower arm opening might be laced or buttoned at intervals. The practicality of this opening is apparent when the garment is worn, it allows movement in an otherwise tight, restrictive sleeve.