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Apron
Object/Artifact
"Apron, entirely hand stitched black silk taffeta; 2” hem, selvage sides, gathered into a self waistband that wraps around the waist to close with 2 hooks/eyes at the right side. No decorations.33.5” wide; 30” long; gathered to 11.5” at top."
G2008.040
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
apron
woman
female
hand stitched
silk tafetta
silk
tafetta
hooks and eyes