Probably France

Fichu

1850/75
Cotton, machine-made twist net; embroidered in chain stitches (tambour work) and appliquéd with plain weave; embroidered in chain, darning, overcast, and satin stitches
80 × 155.7 cm (31.5 × 61.3 in)

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