Fichu
1730-1769 (made)
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White cotton fichu embroidered with white cotton.
The neckerchief is triangular with the diagonal unfinished and the pattern arranged on the other two borders. This consists of a large floral spray of exotic flower motifs in the angle with a border of motifs in similar style carried out in satin and stem stitch.
The neckerchief is triangular with the diagonal unfinished and the pattern arranged on the other two borders. This consists of a large floral spray of exotic flower motifs in the angle with a border of motifs in similar style carried out in satin and stem stitch.
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Materials and techniques | Cotton embroiled |
Brief description | Embroidered fichu, England, 1730-1769 |
Physical description | White cotton fichu embroidered with white cotton. The neckerchief is triangular with the diagonal unfinished and the pattern arranged on the other two borders. This consists of a large floral spray of exotic flower motifs in the angle with a border of motifs in similar style carried out in satin and stem stitch. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs S.Walton |
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Accession number | T.330-1980 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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