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Child's Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1862

GUSN

GUSN-30492

Description

Brown--tea colored; printed with small geometric shapes in blue, red and pink with black; gathered along front at waist; sleeveless; armseye, neck and hem trimmed with cream border printed with geometric multi-colored shapes (stylized floral); one pearl button and buttonhole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
calico
cotton (textile)
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselar Crosby

Accession Number

1925.26

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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