APRON, maid’s, cutwork, simple floral pattern

H2008.129

Small, delicate, oval shaped, off-white/cream, simple floral design , synthetic?, cutwork, formal maid’s apron. Scalloped top edge, rounded upwards, two thin, pointed end waist ties, rounded, plain bordered, bottom edge. Small, scalloped top edge pocket near right waist tie. Discolouration/staining on top of scalloped edge, down right side from pocket, to centre of bottom edge. Small rust spots on bottom edge, between waist ties. Ties twisted and creased. Fabric has creases and folds throughout. No discernible pulls in cutwork threads.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

Stanwix Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2008.129
Accession Date: 27 Aug 2013
Acquisition Year: 2008

Material

Textile

Synthetic?

0 - Whole

Measurement

width1450mm1450mm (with straps outstretched), 390mm (body),
length700mm700mm (with straps by sides), 470mm (body)

 


 

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