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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