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Fichu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige triangular piece of lace fabric, Fichu by artist not specified, hanging from a rod against a wall. The fabric features intricate lacework with a dotted pattern and scalloped edges. The lace is layered with a denser pattern at the top that gradually becomes more delicate towards the bottom. The edges have a zig-zag or scalloped design. The background is a plain off-white wall. A portion of the rod the fabric hangs from is visible at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–39
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
probably European
Dimensions:
600 × 581 px
Museum record:
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