EMBROIDERED WOMAN'S WORK APRON.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

EMBROIDERED WOMAN'S WORK APRON.

Entry/Object ID

93.21.1.1

Description

Woman's work apron: off-white cotton bib apron that fastens around the neck at the back with one pearlized plastic button and ties around the waist with two 20" ties. Apron has rose colored rick-rack trim around the outer edges and green binding tape around the inside of the neck opening. Single pocket is edged in rose colored rick-rack and is embroidered with a blue flower with green leaves. Body of apron embroidered with basket of flowers, butterflies and three sets of blue flowers with green leaves. Light stains at center and center bottom. Overall appearance and physical condition is good. Apron is a good candidate for exhibition because of good visual appeal. none

Lexicon

Search Terms

Clothing - Outerwear, Aprons (costume), Clothing and dress

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Aprons (Costume)