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This is a fichu, which is a large, square kerchief worn by women in the 18th century to fill in the low neckline of a bodice. This example is made of embroidered muslin, with satin stitch, button hole edging and cut out circles. Donated along with various other muslin, cotton and lace garments 68/280-68/313.

1 fichu: muslin

MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form - ‘FICHU // PERSONAL Clothing accessory // Mrs Whitaker, Croyden // Embroidered muslin. Embroidered over most of material in satin stitch with button hole edging and cut out circles. Machine. [pencil drawing]’, Visiting researcher note, Rachel Jackson (textile researcher), June 2019 - The garment has been darned.

Stitched, Embroidered