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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890s

GUSN

GUSN-30642

Description

Aqua satin; ecru lace ruffle around edges and triangular patch pocket; pocket also trimmed with stitched-down bands of lace; pink and white daisies with green leaves painted on pocket and lower left corner; black insect painted center front; orange butterfly on bow at left; self waistband and tie at right side, flat bow with streamers at left; lined with tan cotton twill.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
satin
silk (textile)
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Hattie Starratt

Accession Number

1925.458

Date

1890s (Early)

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