Fichu
1760s (woven), 19th century (made)
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The satin is a dark pink, brocaded in white, green, yellow, brown and pinks. The pattern is of trailing floral stems and ribbons tied in bows. It shows traces, including a seam and a dart, that the silk was reused from a dress, although its condition is very fresh and shows almost no signs of wear or fading. At a later stage, probably the late 19th century, the satin was made into a fichu by backing it with a fine cream silk and edging it with a cream silk fringe.
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Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk satin, backed with silk and edged with silk fringe |
Brief description | Silk fichu, made up in the 19th century from a piece of brocaded satin, 1760s, woven in Spitafields, London |
Physical description | The satin is a dark pink, brocaded in white, green, yellow, brown and pinks. The pattern is of trailing floral stems and ribbons tied in bows. It shows traces, including a seam and a dart, that the silk was reused from a dress, although its condition is very fresh and shows almost no signs of wear or fading. At a later stage, probably the late 19th century, the satin was made into a fichu by backing it with a fine cream silk and edging it with a cream silk fringe. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs Patricia Barclay |
Object history | Registered File number 1993/734. |
Production | Brocaded satin woven in Spitafields, London, in 1760s. Made into silk fichu in the 19th century. |
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Accession number | T.214-1993 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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