Apron

ca. 1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This silk gauze apron is decorative rather than practical, worn by the lady of the house to signify her expertise at domestic management. It is woven in diaper pattern with floral motifs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk gauze, hand-sewn
Brief description
Apron of hand-sewn silk gauze, England, ca. 1760
Physical description
Apron of hand-sewn cream silk gauze. With an all over pattern of floral trails on a diamond pattern ground. The border motif is similar with the addition of diaper bands and a scalloped edge.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36in
  • Width: 45in (maximum)
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss M. S. Mourilyan
Summary
This silk gauze apron is decorative rather than practical, worn by the lady of the house to signify her expertise at domestic management. It is woven in diaper pattern with floral motifs.
Collection
Accession number
T.196-1959

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2003
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