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Apron

Object/Artifact

Machine stitched white cotton pinafore edged with simple machine embroidered eyelet scalloped edging. Bib front extends into curved strap that encircles the neck, fastens with what appears to be flat stamped brass oval button of the late 18th century. Skirt is shaped with slight flare and rounded bottom front edge that forms slight scallop with adjoining sections. Shaped in back to fit over a bustle; fastens in back with two simple mother of pearl buttons. Shaped patch pockets on each side, rather far back, trimmed with edging.

G2004.155

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1875 - 1885

User Age: Child Gender: Female

American

apron

girl

child

machine stitched

pinafore

machine embroidered

embroidery

embroidered

eyelet

scalloped

brass button

brass

mother of pearl buttons

pearl buttons

pearl

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