Modesty and Fashion of the Victorian Era: Fichu and Jabot
WEBApr 9, 2016 · Fichus were in and out of fashion throughout the Victorian era, and could be found in a variety of styles. They provided a layer of modesty to ladies’ garments and adapted to the norms of the day by covering the shoulders and bosom.
Fichu - Wikipedia
WEBA fichu (/ ˈfiːʃuː /, from the French "thrown over") is a large, square kerchief worn by women to fill in the low neckline of a bodice.
Terminology: Buffons, Fichu, Neckerchief, Handkerchief
WEBIf it’s 18th century, and the outfit is English, you can call it a handkerchief or neckerchief, unless it is the the extreme 1780s/90s style, in which case it is a buffon. If the outfit is French, pretty much any scarf, shawl, wrap or neckerchief can be a fichu.
Fichu – lovely 18th-century kerchief that covered women’s …
WEBSep 25, 2020 · One of the loveliest female accessories invented in Europe in the 18th century was a kerchief or delicate shawl called “fichu”. It covered women’s low neckline but in a very intriguing way, as fichus often were made from delicate semi-transparent lace.
Southern Serendipity: Fichu: A Fun, Frilly Fashion Garment
WEBOct 25, 2016 · A Victorian fichu was a gauzy, frilly, large collar or small shawl and was a carry-over fashion garment from the 18th century. Fichus remained popular throughout the 19th century. The word is a French term equivalent to the English ‘neckerchief’ or ‘scarf.’
fichu - Fashion History Timeline
WEBSep 20, 2017 · The Victoria & Albert Museum has a white cotton fichu (Fig. 3) of the late eighteenth century with whitework embroidery around the edge, a chain stitch design of interlinked drooping harebells and a Greek key pattern border. Figure 3 shows how a fichu would be worn atop an 18th-century gown.
Victorian Lace Fichu - Etsy
WEBCheck out our victorian lace fichu selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our costumes shops.
What Is a Fichu? - PieceWork
WEBJun 8, 2022 · Basically, a fichu is a coverup. Here’s a definition from Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion : “In eighteenth-century Western fashions, bodices were cut revealingly low, requiring a piece of cloth, known as a fichu, to cover a woman’s chest.”
Georgian & Victorian Fichu and Lace Pins – Fetheray
WEBOur collection of antique Georgian fichu or lace pins, one of the most ubiquitous and personal of all jewels we see. Our collection of vintage and antique jewellery spans the centuries and includes many unique and hand crafted pieces with great individuality.
Victorian Fichu - Recollections
WEBThis Victorian fichu, circa mid 1800's styling, goes over the shoulders, meets at the center front and back connecting to a black velvet belt. Long sashes in the front are trimmed in the ruffled lace and black reembroidered lace applique's.