Fine black silk taffeta apron, all hand stitched. Large, fairly wide rounded shield shape with folded van dykes around the edge; attached to narrow waistband with two small pleats. Waistband extends around waist; closure gone. Black watered silk ribbon crudely attached to opposite side. No pockets. Lined with brown lining cambric. Unpicked diamond pattern indicates this was once quilted, perhaps used in a petticoat or even a cloak lining.