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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1855

GUSN

GUSN-49913

Description

Full length apron made from bleached linen, gathered into waistband with short ties; three rows of whitework paisley embroidery at scalloped hem, which is also edged with van dyked trim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
linen (material)
whitework
paisley
Apron
Apron

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lena Bragg

Accession Number

1980.399

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