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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-29499

Description

Sheer apron with an off the shoulder neckline; armseye and hem trimmed with scallop edged lace; embroidered at neck and hem; crewel worked foliate branch--browns, reds, and greens and berries.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
crewelwork (technique)
embroidering
organdy
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. Louise Dewey

Accession Number

1922.384

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