frilly neck collar

[tali122]

what is the name of the frilly neck collar worn by both sexes in 16/17th century and did it signify any status or standing?

[kempie]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruff_%28clothing% 29

[Tatty Rollox]

....... I'm afraid that kempie's wikipedia article is a long way from complete. For instance the collar of the gentleman of the wood carving here at http://tinyurl.com/mam9z is wired lace and is called a rabato. Rabato's were quite common. There are quite a number of other types. ...........

[kempie]

Rabato is another term for supportasse or underpropper, the wiring used to support the ruff, a ruffled collar of which there are a number of types.

[Tatty Rollox]

Not so, but I shall not debate the matter with you.

[sparker90]

don't know the name but they used bluebell bulbs to stiffen them, which now would be illegal and stupid as the bulbs are poisonous

[shaneystar2]

This may be of help
http://www.rosenbach.org/exhibitions/online.ht ml
Ruffs developed for several reasons. Lace, time-consuming to make and very costly, was a status symbol for the rich. The more lace you could display, the more you proclaimed your status.
Have a look here too
http://www.morbidoutlook.com/fashion/historica l/1999_00_tudor.html

[kempie]

Rebato, Rabato:

�Rabat - a Rebatoe for a woman�s ruffs, also a falling bank.� (Cotgrave, 1611)

�In Prussia I observed them to weare long ruffes, with rebatoes of wire to beare them up, such as our women use.� (Moryson�s Ininerary, 1605-17)

[spinchimp]

I asked my dog what was the name of the frilly neck collar worn by both sexes in 16/17th century and he said 'ruff'.