- 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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