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This garment is constructed from a bleached cotton woven in a check pattern. It has a wide, square neckline with very short capped sleeves edged in scalloped eyelet lace. The garment is open down the center back from neck to hem, closing from neck to waist with five pearlized buttons. The skirt is gathered into the bodice evenly around the waist.
aprons (protective wear)
cotton (textile)
broderie anglaise
checker pattern
Apron
Apron
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.124
1850 (see provenance)
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