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.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1865
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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girl, woman, female, april, dress apron, silk, taffeta, silk taffeta, hand stitched, velvet, flared skit, cotton, glazed cotton