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Embroidered Cream Net Fichus as worn by ladies in the times of Jane Austen. via  Whitaker Auction whitakerauction.smugmug.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Definition Fichu:<\/strong> Triangular piece of lace, muslin, or other cloth worn about the neck and cleavage to fill in a low bodice or neckline and preserve a lady&#8217;s modesty. From the French &#8216;thrown over&#8217;. The Bridgerton family and  Jane Austen and her female family and friends would have worn a Fichu over a light muslin dress for both warmth and modesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/SuziLoveFashionWomen1801-1804\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suzilove.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/02\/access_1790-1820-ca_embroideredcream-net-accessories.-via-suzilove.com-whitaker-auction-whitakerauction.smugmug.com_sml.jpg?w=912\" alt=\"1790-1820 ca. 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