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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
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