Unmade Apron

Date1720-1740

MediumBrown ribbed silk embroidered with polychrome silk.

Dimensions20" X 44 7/8"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1991-502

DescriptionWoman's decorative short apron embroidered with bright polychrome silks on a dark brown ribbed silk ground. The design consists of bright flowers scrolling over the bottom 3/4 of the surface. Slight dip at center front waist; once pleated to waistband (missing.) Sides and bottom edged with brown ribbon. Stitches include satin, outline, and French knots.