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Apron
Object/Artifact
Hand stitched apron, probably hand spun and hand woven linen. Very deep, almost black, indigo blue ground with white and light blue resist picotage motifs custom block printed for the apron shape. Bottom edge has row of floral sprays. Narrow floral border on three sides, and sprigs scattered over ‘field.’ Self waistband and extensions with seam in center front which angles the waistband upwards slightly. Medium blue 3/4” hand woven wool tape ties attached to ends of waistband. Skirt stroke-gathered onto waistband. Dyed after hemming, before apron was finished. 28” long exclusive of waistband, 33” wide.
G96.057
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1845
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
apron
woman
female
resist pattern
resist
indigo
hand stitched
linen
floray sprays
floral
sprigs
wool tape
Pennsylvania
United States of America
North America