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Apron
Object/Artifact
Girl’s dress apron, entirely hand stitched changeable silk taffeta- green/copper. Narrow self WB with 3 rows of 1/4” black velvet ribbon banding. 2 shield-shaped pockets edged all around with 2 rows ribbon; 2 rows around flared skirt. Tan glazed cotton lining. No fasteners. 24”l x 34” w. 35.5” waistband.
G91.006
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
girl
woman
female
april
dress apron
silk
taffeta
silk taffeta
hand stitched
velvet
flared skit
cotton
glazed cotton