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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-12999

Description

Starched beige background with small pattern of brown dots and stylized stars; waistband turned back and stitched; made in two sections; seam at center front. Attached ties of single layer; hemmed at end and edge on opposite selvage; hem turned back at stitched length - mid-calf; gathered at waist.

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

1969.6405

Related Items

Title APRON Accession Number 1969.6393

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