Name/Title

Apron

Entry/Object ID

G2008.040

Description

"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."

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

apron, woman, female, hand stitched, silk tafetta, silk, tafetta, hooks and eyes