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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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