Halskraag met plooien c. 1590 - 1596

"Halskraag met plooien" (Ruff with pleats) is a 16th century linen collar on display at the Rijksmuseum. This garment was worn as part of a fashionable ensemble during the late Renaissance period, when ruffs were a popular status symbol. The delicate ruffles and the linen fabric suggest this was likely a collar worn by a woman. This historical artifact offers insight into the fashion trends and craftsmanship of the era.