Fichu

Object/Artifact

Lake County Historical Society

2006.016.006 - Chest Ruffle

Negno: Digital

Name/Title

Fichu

Entry/Object ID

2006.016.006

Description

This bosom enhancer is white cotton, crescent shaped and consists of 4 ruffles. The top edge is crocheted lace. Item was pinned into bodice of gown to enhance the bosom before the days of brassiers. **Object photographed

Collection

Women's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1920

Notes

Date: c.1860 Made: Worn by mother of donor

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Fichu

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scarf

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2006.016.005