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Apron
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched red and black checked silk taffeta. ‘Swiss belt’ waistband extends on right to fasten at left with hooks and loops. Front has heavy black silk cord arranged in mock lacing with bow and long ends finished in heavy tassels. Apron is pointed in front; no pockets; no lining; gathered onto back of waistband-belt; edged with wide black velvet ribbon. Waistband faced with blue glazed plain weave cotton.
G95.106
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1865
User Age: Child Gender: Female
American
apron
girl
child
hand stitched
silk tafetta
taffeta
swiss belt
hooks and loops
silk cord
tassel
velvet
plain weave cotton
plain weave
cotton