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Lace Fichu
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This square textile is made of fine piña fiber in plain weave. Two edges are finished with wide hand-embroidered cotton borders composed of oval medallions enclosing floral motifs, linked by scroll and leaf elements, and completed with a scalloped outer edge. The placement of embroidery on only one half suggests folding, consistent with this textile’s possible use as a fichu.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | Plain weave piña cloth: needle lace and embroidery |
| Dimensions | Overall: 80 x 77.8 cm (31 1/2 x 30 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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