Collar (Neckwear)
1840-1860 (made)
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Collar fichu of blonde silk lace made on the Pusher machine with hand-run outlines in imitation of blonde bobbin lace. It is shaped to be folded over on itself in wear. The pattern is of bold flower blossoms and sprigs along one edge, and scallops along the other and with the pendant ends more densely filled with sprays of flowers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk machine lace |
| Brief description | Collar fichu of silk lace, made in Great Britain, 1840-1860 |
| Physical description | Collar fichu of blonde silk lace made on the Pusher machine with hand-run outlines in imitation of blonde bobbin lace. It is shaped to be folded over on itself in wear. The pattern is of bold flower blossoms and sprigs along one edge, and scallops along the other and with the pendant ends more densely filled with sprays of flowers. |
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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.299-1990 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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