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Apron
Object/Artifact
Girl’s pinafore apron, entirely hand stitched white windowpane checked dimity. Gored skirt, slightly curved front panel, applied smoothly to waistband. Shallow front extending into long straps. No evidence of fasteners; probably was all pinned together. Edged all around with 3/4” white cotton frill, finely hemmed. Very small size.
G95.083
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865 - 1875
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
pinafore apron
apron
girl
child
hand stitched
dimity
gored
frill
cotton
windowpane checked
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