Object number
76/231/1-2
Description
Pair of fichus, garments usually worn around the shoulders like a wrap or scarf. One made of black netting the other of white muslin.
This is a pair of fichus, which are garments usually worn around the shoulders like a wrap or scarf. The first example is made of black netting with a spotted pattern, gathered at the middle and ends. The second is made of white muslin with a frill around the edge.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Fichu // Mrs Murray Cleeve, Oxon // Description- Black net fichu pattern of spots. It is gathered at the middle and ends. // 76/231/2- description- A white muslin fichu with a frill around the edge // Associated information: This garment is usually worn around the shoulders like a wrap or scarf.’
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