White Cotton Detachable Pleated Ruff Collar

Fin de Siecle / Gibson Girl · 1900s · American

A detachable white cotton collar featuring precise knife pleating arranged in a full circular ruff formation. The pleats are sharply creased and uniform, creating a dramatic fan-like silhouette that would stand upright around the neck. The collar demonstrates machine-precise construction with each pleat measuring approximately half an inch wide. This style represents the era's preference for crisp, architectural neckwear that could be laundered separately from garments. The pleating technique creates both volume and structure, allowing the collar to maintain its shape while providing the wearer with a formal, dignified appearance typical of turn-of-the-century fashion.