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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1905

GUSN

GUSN-48770

Description

White cotton, mid-calf length; shirred onto self waistband; long, broad self ties with wide knitted silk lace band at tips; band of same lace at hem; seven horizontal tucks above hem with vandyked edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
knitting (process)
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Beatrice Monk

Accession Number

1972.168

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