Fichu
18th century (made)
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Rectangular fichu possibly of Dresden work in cream and white cotton on cream cotton. The white embroidery may be added later. There is a 9 cm border on four sides and floral sprigs are embroidered at intervals on the ground. The border is composed of large leaves and blossoms worked in a variety of patterns.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered cotton |
| Brief description | Rectangular fichu of embroidered cotton, possibly made in Dresden, 18th century |
| Physical description | Rectangular fichu possibly of Dresden work in cream and white cotton on cream cotton. The white embroidery may be added later. There is a 9 cm border on four sides and floral sprigs are embroidered at intervals on the ground. The border is composed of large leaves and blossoms worked in a variety of patterns. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M.L. McGlashan |
| Object history | Registered File number 1989/1095. |
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| Accession number | T.308-1989 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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