Digital Collections

Apron

Object/Artifact

Cotton dimity apron with self-ties that tie around the back of the wearer. Dimity is very sheer with thin vertical stripes. Partially machined with small hand-finishing. Gatheres are stoked to waistband. Body of apron is made of three panels, pachined together, with raw edges hand-finished down. Tab of wasitband have extensions of self fabric added, attached by machine, so the apron may tie in the back.

2023.08.019

Genesee Country Village and Museum

1880 - 1900

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Apron

cotton

dimity

Machined

housework

Herendeen

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