Apron

Date1760-1780

MediumSheer cotton with white cotton needlework

DimensionsH. 37"; W. 70"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1953-857

DescriptionWoman's apron of fine white semi-sheer cotton embroidered with floral spray repeat; 3" scalloped border with openwork embroidery that extends around 3 sides. Chain stitch and drawn work embroidery.

Construction History:

1. 1760-1780: Initial construction
2. November 9, 1954: Laundering, restoring, and finishing by Ernest LoNano.
Label TextThe embroidery is worked with chain stitches and large areas of “drawnwork,” in which the ground fabric is deflected, pulled, and caught with stitches to imitate lace.
ProvenanceEx Coll. James Frere, Bluemantle Bursuivant, College of Heralds. Exhibited Lancaster House, London Museum.

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