Fichu

Object Name:

Fichu

Object ID:

2016.056.15

Date:

1830-1840

Description:

Fichu, cotton, white. Curved piece of fabric with narrow ends and a bulbous middle. Scalloped edge, reinforced by thread. Two small tears, some brown staining.

Material:

Textile
Cotton

Dimensions:

W-18.8 L-33.3 inches

Provenance:

From the Burley-Haley family of Epping, NH. Came with Burley and Haley Family Papers (NHHS Library 2017.078 and 2017.127).

Credit Line:

Gift of the Joseph C. and Robert M. Burley Family Trust

People:

Burley, Harry B. (1867-1954)

Subjects:

Farms, Clothing and dress, Collars