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Apron

Object/Artifact

Infant’s pinner apron. Small fine red printed grid pattern on cotton; entirely hand stitched. Top meant to be pinned. Pointed waistband. Strings and skirt from one piece, gathered at sides. Curved hem. Pieced to extend tie.

G91.019

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1850 - 1865

User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral

American

apron

pinner apron

pinner

grid

cotton

hand stitched

infant

baby

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