Online Collections Database

Apron

Object/Artifact

Girl’s apron, entirely hand stitched brown silk with tiny brocade figure. Lined with glazed plain weave tan cotton. Sqaure shape pleated onto waistband. Patch pockets with triangular flaps; small ‘Swiss belt’ applied over waistband, extended into ties; bound with black silk; hooks and loops. Pockets edged with 2 widths black velvet ribbon; apron edges with same plus one additional band. "

G95.091

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1865

User Age: Child Gender: Female

American

Apron

Girl

Child

hand stitched

brocade

silk

plain weave cotton

cotton

plain weave

swiss belt

hooks and loops

velvet

`

Help bring history to life

Your tax-deductible donation helps preserve and share history, nature and art for generations to come.