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Apron

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1905

GUSN

GUSN-46904

Description

White cotton with woven checkerboard pattern; extended self waistband with attached self ties with two wide eyelet segments at tip; patch pocket at right side; wide eyelet band inserted aat hem; wide eyelet ruffle attached at hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
Apron
Apron

Inscription

Old label reads: ""Afternoon sewing apron about 1890 . . . machine embroidery.""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1964.45

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