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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-12998

Description

Starched faded beige background with small pattern of dots and stylized stars; gathered at waist; waistband of same material folded over and stitched. Attached ties of single layer hemmed at all edges; hem turned back and stitched; mid-calf length.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
hand sewing
transfer printing
Apron
Apron

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6393

Related Items

Title Accession Number
Title APRON Accession Number 1969.6405

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