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Apron

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

late 19th C.

GUSN

GUSN-7254

Description

Multicolor print on linen; print imitates patchwork; varied subject matter--figures, birds, animals, geometric, etc.; top is shirred onto concealed waistband; long broad self ties; long narrow body; hem has been let down.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
linen (material)
transfer printing
Apron
Apron

Inscription

1) Cream paper tag with green printing, tied to tie: (front:) ""Craft Studio / NORTH SCITUATE / RHODE ISLAND""; (Handwritten on back:) ""Pacific / Mill of / Lawrence?"" 2) Written in ink above hem: ""Elinor C. Larson"".

Maker

Possibly Pacific Mill (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Lawrence, MA, USA

Credit Line

Estate of Elinor C. Larson

Accession Number

1992.282

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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