Apron
Name/Title
ApronEntry/Object ID
G98.046Description
Entirely hand stitched homespun dark blue and white linen apron or TYER. Tubular shape formed with narrow panels. Back panels are pieced. Front cut with slant, right side has pieced side gore. Wide slightly scooped neckline with shoulder straps. No waistline except for high-placed casing on back panels carrying homespun linen tape ties. Casing at center back neck for same kind of tie. Center front neckline has plied linen drawstring. Irregularities in weaving. 1” tuck near ankle length hem.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1810 - 1830Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American