1625 Susanna van Meckema by ? (Groninger Museum - Groningen, Groningen (province), Netherlands)

This may be the person described in this genealogical sketch.

From pinterest.es/lb3038/historic-embroidery-in-paintings/.jpg. Also posted to the Transition from Ruffs to Collars - 1620 to 1630 Album.

1625 Susanna van Meckema by ? (Groninger Museum - Groningen, Groningen (province), Netherlands) From pinterest.es/lb3038/historic-embroidery-in-paintings/.jpg

The partlet appears to begin above the under-bodice, form the neckline, and act as the anchor for the ruff.

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