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Child's Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-47272

Description

Cream sheer cotton; gathered to self waistband; self ties; two decorative shield-shaped patch pockets; printed with band of foliate garland, musical instruments, globes and nautical symbols across waistband and around edges; medallion of female figure with harp in foliate garland frame on pockets and at lower corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
hand-painted
stitching
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Roland B. Hammond

Accession Number

1966.7

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