Apron

Date1740-1775

MediumCotton embroidered with linen, later waist treatment

DimensionsL. 32 3/4"; W. 15 5/8" (at waist)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-68

DescriptionApron of fine white cotton embroidered with linen. The embroidered design is worked in white in drawn work, knot stitches, and shadow embroidery in a design of individual flower sprays scattered over the field and a denser border with flowers and lace scrolls and scalloped edges. Later waist treatment is gathered with multiple rows of stitching and fastened to replaced linen waistband.

Construction History:

1. 1740-1775: Initial Construction
2. December 22, 1953: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter ShopProvenanceCollection of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.