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Apron

Apron
19th century (made)
Place of origin

Tapestry woven in coloured wools and white cotton on a woolen warp. The pattern consists of 14 horizontal bands filled with S-forms, 3-forms, and other simple geometrical ornament. The chief colour is red, the others being yellow, green, white and purple. There is a woolen and cotton fringe along the bottom and lower part of the sides.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleApron
Materials and techniques
tapestry, wool, cotton
Brief description
Apron, wool, cotton, tapestry woven, Croatia, 1800s.
Physical description
Tapestry woven in coloured wools and white cotton on a woolen warp. The pattern consists of 14 horizontal bands filled with S-forms, 3-forms, and other simple geometrical ornament. The chief colour is red, the others being yellow, green, white and purple. There is a woolen and cotton fringe along the bottom and lower part of the sides.
Dimensions
  • Length: 83.82cm
  • Width: 19in (Note: Without fringe)
Historical measurements taken from register.
Credit line
Given by Professor Janko Lavin of University College, Nottingham.
Object history
Objects T.9-20-1927 purchased from Professor Janko Lavrin, University College, Nottingham, for £5.10s.
Collection
Accession number
T.10-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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