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Apron

Date1790-1840

OriginEurope, Switzerland (probably)

MediumCotton embroidered with silk and metallic cord.

DimensionsL: 34 3/4" ; Width at waist: 14 1/4"

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number1971-1544

DescriptionApron of fine white cotton mull embroidered in muted polychrome silk in a chain stitch (point de chainette). In each bottom corner, is a spray of flowers with two tulips and leaves with drawnwork metallic cord fillings. There are also four smaller leaf clusters. The sprays are connected by a delicate swag and a band of yellow bell flowers. The edges of the apron are embroidered in drawnwork in black and metallic cord. The tie ribbons (not original) are woven linen ribbons with a picot edge and patterned with blue and green flowers from a supplementary warp.
ProvenanceEx Coll.: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen