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Fichu (Handkerchief)
1800-1830
Description
A fichu, made from a triangular panel of stiffened cotton. Two hemmed edges and one selvedge edge, woven with self stripes. A small rectangular tag of the same fabric is stitched to one corner.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- cotton
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.026
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.026
Object Name
Fichu (Handkerchief)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1830
Materials
- cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
32 (W) x 44 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
81 (W) x 112 (L)
Measurement Notes
Triangular, long edge 108.4 centimeters by 80 centimeters on the two short edges.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• pg 125