Fichu

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

2006.016.005 - Chest Ruffle: Negno: Digital
2006.016.005 - Chest Ruffle

Negno: Digital

Name/Title

Fichu

Entry/Object ID

2006.016.005

Description

White cotton bosom enchancer is crescent shaped and consists of 4 deep ruffles. The top edge has crocheted lace. This item was pinned into the bodice of a dress to enchance 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

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Width: 7 1/2" Length: 15 1/2"

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2006.016.006