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Apron
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched, glazed brown cotton gathered onto brown twill tape which extends out as ties in 2 widths. Running stitch seam with the selvages at sides. 1/2” hem. Top 20” across; 52” at hem’ 28” long.
G88.190
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: female
American
Apron
brown chintz
brown cotton
hand stitched
brown twill tape
Bonnie Martin