Fichu
1800-1849 (made)
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Fichu of muslin, with patterns in drawn-work and embroidery in white cotton thread. Three rows of festoons formed by narrow bands which are crossed by detached stems of roses and other flowers. Across each shoulder is a broad band filled with interlacing and wavy stems. The lower edge is scalloped and is worked with a border of dots.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin with whitework embroidery |
| Brief description | Fichu, muslin with whitework embroidery, England, 1800-1849. |
| Physical description | Fichu of muslin, with patterns in drawn-work and embroidery in white cotton thread. Three rows of festoons formed by narrow bands which are crossed by detached stems of roses and other flowers. Across each shoulder is a broad band filled with interlacing and wavy stems. The lower edge is scalloped and is worked with a border of dots. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 86339/1903. |
| Production | When acquired attributed to France, early 19th century. |
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| Accession number | 547-1903 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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