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Apron
Object/Artifact
Fine white cotton muslin apron, very long; linen chain stitch and satin stitch, drawn work; sprigs and borders on 3 sides; gathered onto plain weave linen tape which acts as ties which go around waist at least 2.5 times. All hand stitched; 1.5 sections of cloth shaped to be curved at top and hang straight. 20.5” + 40.5” w x 42” l.
G87.191
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1775 - 1800
User Age: adult Gender: female
American
apron
white tamboured muslin
white cotton muslin
linen chain stitch
satin stitch
hand stitched