Name/Title

Apron

Entry/Object ID

G95.083

Description

Girl’s pinafore apron, entirely hand stitched white windowpane checked dimity. Gored skirt, slightly curved front panel, applied smoothly to waistband. Shallow front extending into long straps. No evidence of fasteners; probably was all pinned together. Edged all around with 3/4” white cotton frill, finely hemmed. Very small size.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1875

Notes

User Age: Child Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

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