Apron
Apron
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Apron made of glazed indigo-dyed cotton embroidered with multi-coloured cotton. Made from two pieces of cotton joined vertically with a band of embroidery. The apron is gathered into a deep band at the waist and tied with two long woven ribbons. The hem is trimmed with a deep edging of cotton bobbin lace, mainly in white but with red and green. The pattern is composed of bold floral and geometric motifs. There are vertical rows of petals resist-dyed onto the ground fabric.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Apron |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered cotton in cotton threads, tied with woven ribbon and trimmed with cotton bobbin lace |
| Brief description | Apron of embroidered cotton in cotton threads and trimmed with bobbin lace, Czech Republic, 19th century |
| Physical description | Apron made of glazed indigo-dyed cotton embroidered with multi-coloured cotton. Made from two pieces of cotton joined vertically with a band of embroidery. The apron is gathered into a deep band at the waist and tied with two long woven ribbons. The hem is trimmed with a deep edging of cotton bobbin lace, mainly in white but with red and green. The pattern is composed of bold floral and geometric motifs. There are vertical rows of petals resist-dyed onto the ground fabric. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. J. Kozisek |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/1986. |
| Historical context | See T.55C-1987. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.282-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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