Name/Title

Apron

Entry/Object ID

G2006.090

Description

Girl’s apron, entirely hand stitched, made of black silk taffeta. Small rounded shield shape with narrow waistband and 2 small rounded patch pockets. Embroidered all around with white silk satin stitch design of strawberries. Once had a strap that secured around the waist with a soutache braid at one end that hooked to the opposite side. Unlined. Edges neatly faced with taffeta. 14 3/4” long.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1875

Notes

User Age: Child Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

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