APRON, maid’s, Broderie Anglaise
H2008.130
Long, thin, lightweight, cream, linen, Broderie Anglaise, maid’s apron. Wide halter straps attached to wide shoulders that meet at a square neckline. Wide waist ties join a thin waist that flares into a knee-length A-line skirt. Delicate, simple, floral (daisy) cut-out design and embroidered border (Broderie Anglaise) on outer edge of apron, complimented with inner border of similar daisy cut-out design, with linear cut-out border down length of apron, from shoulders to knees. Large hole/tear on left thigh, rust staining near tear, across thighs, waist and both halter straps. Some discolouration of fabric, originally white? Some pulled threads around linear cut-out border on reverse of apron. Fabric creased all over, especially straps.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2008.130 |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Aug 2013 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2008 |
Material
| Textile | Linen | 0 - Whole |
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| Linen/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 1070mm | 1070mm with straps extended. 550mm (Skirt at widest point). 280mm (Waist). |
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| length | 1470mm | 1470mm with straps extended. 1040mm (without straps) |
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