Fichu
19th century (made)
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Fichu of black silk machine lace made on the Pusher machine with hand run outlines in imitation of Chantilly bobbin lace. It is made to shape to be folded over in wear. The pattern has large flower heads around the edges, bunches of flowers at the two shallow points and scattered sprigs over the rest of the net ground.
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Materials and techniques | Silk machine lace |
Brief description | Fichu of silk machine lace, possibly made in France or England, 19th century |
Physical description | Fichu of black silk machine lace made on the Pusher machine with hand run outlines in imitation of Chantilly bobbin lace. It is made to shape to be folded over in wear. The pattern has large flower heads around the edges, bunches of flowers at the two shallow points and scattered sprigs over the rest of the net ground. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Allen |
Object history | Registered File number 1989/1582. From the Collection of Lady Robert Manners. |
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Accession number | T.303-1990 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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