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Apron

Object Name:
Apron
Object ID:
1956.159
Date:
1800-1820
Description:
Apron. Rectangular piece of coarse stiff white linen lace and tulle. Hem at top with white silk ribbon drawstring. Sides and lower edge finished with a picot. Embroidered with coarse linen (?) floss in conventionalized vine and flower forms.
Material:
Textile
Linen
Silk
Dimensions:
H-37.5 L-40 inches
Provenance:
Owned by Sarah Thompson, Countess Rumford (1774-1852).
Credit Line:
Gift of Marion A. Elkin
Subjects:
Aprons
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