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Apron

Apron
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dark blue linen embroidered with wool in bright aniline colours with a deep floral pattern. A border of cretonne is sewn with green spangles.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleApron
Materials and techniques
Wool embroidery on linen, with spangled cretonne border.
Brief description
Apron, linen embroidered in wool, Hungary (Mezökövesd), 1800s.
Physical description
Dark blue linen embroidered with wool in bright aniline colours with a deep floral pattern. A border of cretonne is sewn with green spangles.
Dimensions
  • Width: 31in
  • Height: 34in
Dimensions taken from historic register, and have not been checked.
Credit line
Given by Mr Louis Clarke
Object history
Registered file no. 1930/8652. Gift from Mr Louis Clarke of Cambridge.
Production
Described as a man's apron upon acquisition.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.214-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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