Apron
Date1800-1820
Artist/Maker
Mrs. Samuel Barker
MediumLinen tabby.
DimensionsOL: 46"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1995-33
DescriptionWoman's apron of linen woven in plain (tabby) weave in small blue and white checks. Apron is styled with narrow shoulder straps, a raised waistline with gathered insert at center bust, drawstrings for fit at front and back neckline, and open down center back, fastening with two tied cords. Unlined, hemmed with 1/4" hems all around. At the front, the appearance of a raised waistline is created by a horizontal tuck in the linen.MarkingsOn paper tag in modern handwriting: "Apron Worn by Mrs. Samuel Barker (nee Betsey Rogers) married in 1783" and on reverse "Presented by Mrs. Laurance Merrill(?) 210 Old Dominion Blvd McLean, Virginia."
ProvenanceA paper tag pinned to the apron states in modern handwriting: "Apron Worn by Mrs. Samuel Barker (nee Betsey Rogers) married in 1783" and on the reverse of the tag: "Presented by Mrs. Laurance Merrill(?) 210 Old Dominion Blvd. McLean, Virginia".
