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Fichu
American
early 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton mull with cotton embroidery, and hemstitched
Dimensions
63 x 122 cm (24 13/16 x 48 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry K. Metcalf
Accession Number45.789
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEmbroidered mull fichu. Roughly lozenge-shaped, all edges scalloped, in lower back corner double spray of cornflowers, in upper back corner (to be worn turned down) single cornflower blossoms and several sprigs, embroidered with white cotton in satin, stemp and buttonhole stitches.