Not currently on display at the V&A

Fichu

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fichu stole of black silk machine lace made on the Pusher machine with hand run outlines in imitation of Chantilly bobbin lace. The pattern has large flowers and leaves with various fillings on a plain net ground.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk machine lace
Brief description
Fichu stole of black silk machine lace, possibly made in France or England, 19th century
Physical description
Fichu stole of black silk machine lace made on the Pusher machine with hand run outlines in imitation of Chantilly bobbin lace. The pattern has large flowers and leaves with various fillings on a plain net ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 107in
  • Length: 272cm
  • Width: 16in
  • Width: 40cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Allen
Object history
Registered File number 1989/1582.
From the Collection of Lady Robert Manners.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.304-1990

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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