Fichu (?)

CultureUnknown

Date19th century

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 19 1/2 × 45 1/2 inches (49.53 × 115.57 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number34-75/2

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Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionGround fabric: tabby weave muslin with the exception of a semicircle at the upper edge, entirely worked with drawn-thread and pulled fabric work. The embroidery is worked with cotton in padded satin and overcast stitches; straight, stem and buttonhole stitches; and geometric filling stitches. Triangular panel, presumably a fichu, with a straight slightly convex upper edge and two, shorter scalloped sides. A floral stem, tied with a ribbon, rises from the lower point. There is a large sunflowerlike flower in the center and branching stems bearing similar flower heads and sprigs of smaller flowers and leaves.

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