Apron

Date1830-1850

MediumSilk satin with silk needlework.

DimensionsL: 30 1/2" x Width at waist: 9", Length of waist band: 26".

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number1971-1545

DescriptionApron of tan silk satin embroidered with brillant polychrome silk. There is an outside border of running flower sprays. In either corner, at the bottom, is a group of three flowers. The pockets (not made up) are outlined with a smaller scale of the border design. There is an attached waistband over a stiffening fabric, that is embroidered with the border design. There is also another fastening tie of satin which closes by a hook and eye (eye is missing).
ProvenanceEx Coll. : Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.