Fichu
1700-1749 (made)
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Linen embroidery on muslin in stem, chain, and crossed back stitch, eyelet holes, buttonholing, drawn work and damask fillings. The pattern is symmetrical along two sides of flowering trees and tulip-like flowers, admidst which are birds and butterflies. The edging is of leafy scroll-work, and there is a great variety of diaper fillings (stripes, lozenges, crosses, etc.).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen embroidery on muslin |
| Brief description | Whitework embroidery; England; 1700-1749. |
| Physical description | Linen embroidery on muslin in stem, chain, and crossed back stitch, eyelet holes, buttonholing, drawn work and damask fillings. The pattern is symmetrical along two sides of flowering trees and tulip-like flowers, admidst which are birds and butterflies. The edging is of leafy scroll-work, and there is a great variety of diaper fillings (stripes, lozenges, crosses, etc.). |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs John Carlisle |
| Object history | Registered File number 1883/1930. Displayed in Costume Court 1962-1979. |
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| Accession number | T.31-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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