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Apron

Object/Artifact

One dark brown plaid taffeta apron, possibly re-made from another garment. The waist is tightly gathered and banded on the band with a narrow piece of black taffeta. A black cord with large black tassels on the ends is sewn to the top of the apron, to form the waist ties.

2005.041.33

1860 - 1895

United States of America

North America

Date: 1860-1895

Personal Accessories

Foodways

25-1/2 in

32 in

1

Taffeta

Cord

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