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Apron

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1880

GUSN

GUSN-73877

Description

Patterned silk of small stripes of pale green, blue and beige with small twill squares; pointed front waistline with pleats. Two small patch pockets with ruffle at top edge and applied bow of pale green satin ribbon; applied ruffle along edge, down sides and along hem. Flounce along bottom starting at each side at hip with applied light green satin rosette and following shape of bottom hem. Pointed front hem; light green satin ribbon tie closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
hand sewing
silk (textile)
Apron
Apron

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.6013

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