Name/Title
ApronEntry/Object ID
1383Description
Material: textile. Size: 18" W. x 16 1/2" L. Description: white cotton batiste - bibless lap cover - circular piece gathered to 3/4" W. waistband - 8" tie on both sides for back tying - 1/2" W. white lace edging around apron - 1/4" W. gold silk ribbon threaded through lace - one 1" W. rosette on each side at waistline - 1 1/4" W. white ruffle edged with 1/2" W. white lace gathered to the gold ribboned lace band.Context
Apron was made by Luella Herbst in a 1914 high school sewing class. She graduated in 1918. Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
ApronNomenclature Sub-Class
Protective WearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreate Date
May 18, 1988Update Date
November 21, 2024