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Apron

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched apron, probably hand spun and hand woven linen. Very deep, almost black, indigo blue ground with white and light blue resist picotage motifs custom block printed for the apron shape. Bottom edge has row of floral sprays. Narrow floral border on three sides, and sprigs scattered over ‘field.’ Self waistband and extensions with seam in center front which angles the waistband upwards slightly. Medium blue 3/4” hand woven wool tape ties attached to ends of waistband. Skirt stroke-gathered onto waistband. Dyed after hemming, before apron was finished. 28” long exclusive of waistband, 33” wide.

G96.057

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

apron

woman

female

resist pattern

resist

indigo

hand stitched

linen

floray sprays

floral

sprigs

wool tape

Pennsylvania

United States of America

North America

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