Fichu
1851-1875 (made)
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Triangular fichu of fine lawn embroidered with white cotton in stem, overcast, padded satin and speckling stitches. The scalloped edges oversewn in buttonhole stitch. At the curved 'point' of the triangle a delicate spray of wheat ears, daisy-like flowers and leaf-sprays. The edge bordered with a linked line of flower heads, wheat ears and small leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lawn, cotton, satin |
| Brief description | Fichu of embroidered whitework, Switzerland, approx. 1851-1875 |
| Physical description | Triangular fichu of fine lawn embroidered with white cotton in stem, overcast, padded satin and speckling stitches. The scalloped edges oversewn in buttonhole stitch. At the curved 'point' of the triangle a delicate spray of wheat ears, daisy-like flowers and leaf-sprays. The edge bordered with a linked line of flower heads, wheat ears and small leaves. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss M J Pepys |
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| Accession number | T.105-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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