Apron

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Apron

Entry/Object ID

G98.046

Description

Long apron of blue and white checked linen homespun, made with little shaping apart from slight flare from top to hem. Wide, rounded neckline holding a linen cord drawstring that ties inside center front. Opens all the way down the back, with linen tape drawstrings at neckline and waist. Piecing in the upper back and at the front of the straps. One large tuck around hem. Hand sewn.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Apron

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Homespun

Material

Linen

Color

Blue, White

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1830

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century