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Measurements
36cm centre back; 80cm sides
Place of Origin
Germany
Historical Period/Date
18th Century
Registration Number
2006-029
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Dresden Embroidery,Pulled Fabric Work,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Women,Scarves,

Physical Description

A Dresden work fichu made of very fine cream coloured lawn. Traditional pulled thread work border in floral design forming a point at the back. Many varied and elaborate filling stitches, including shadow work, satin stitch, pulled work and counted thread. The whole is finished with a scalloped edge in buttonhole stitch.

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