Apron
1740-1760 (made)
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Woman’s apron of ivory silk taffeta embroidered with coloured silk twist in feather, satin, long and short stitches and couched with green silk cord. It is worked with a scalloped border of narrow scrolling stems and large floral motifs in the centre. The waistband has been removed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk; hand-woven, hand-embroidered |
| Brief description | Woman's apron of ivory silk taffeta, 1740-60, British; embroidered with coloured silks |
| Physical description | Woman’s apron of ivory silk taffeta embroidered with coloured silk twist in feather, satin, long and short stitches and couched with green silk cord. It is worked with a scalloped border of narrow scrolling stems and large floral motifs in the centre. The waistband has been removed. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 17245/1902. |
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| Accession number | 701-1902 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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