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Fichu

ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bobbin lace (guipure), with a symmetrical pattern of sprigs of roses and other flowers and leafy stems, with cushion and diamond fillings, united by bars (brides) with loops (picots). There is a row of blossom along the upper edge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bobbin lace
Brief description
Fichu, bobbin lace, made in Honiton, England, mid 19th century
Physical description
Bobbin lace (guipure), with a symmetrical pattern of sprigs of roses and other flowers and leafy stems, with cushion and diamond fillings, united by bars (brides) with loops (picots). There is a row of blossom along the upper edge.
Dimensions
  • Greatest width: 38.25in
  • Depth: 6.5in
Credit line
Given by Mrs S. Adkins Cassell
Object history
Registered File number 11988/1929 and 12159/1929.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.196-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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