Pinafore

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Pinafore: White pinafore with lace details on sleeves and neckline.
Pinafore

White pinafore with lace details on sleeves and neckline.

Name/Title

Pinafore

Entry/Object ID

994.26.4

Description

This pinafore is made of fine white lawn, somewhat yellow with age. The front yoke and shoulder straps are made of alternating strips of lace and the lawn fabric with openwork. The shoulder straps are 6 cm wide. The back yoke and underarm section are plain. The skirt is gathered onto the yoke and is plain except for two tiny tucks 5 cm x 4 cm from the bottom edge which go all the way around the skirt. The hem is 4 cm deep. The back is open from yoke to hem and closes with 2 tiny buttons and button holes on the yoke back. It is in excellent condition. A tiny label is stitched onto the back edge of the yoke with the words "De Vlijt Det Menstr 104" embroidered in light blue thread.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

De Vlijt

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length from shoulder to hem: 40 cm Width at waist seam: 27 cm