apron



apron

Summary

Three cut pieces of a probable apron. Cream silk, embroidered in coloured silks and gold thread. Stitches; satin, long and short, couching, laid work, fishbone and open fillings. Pattern; meandering stems with typical floral and leaf forms of the period.


Object Name

apron

Date Created

1770-1800

Dimensions

size: 27.9cm x 45.7cm

accession number

1929.347

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Medium

Credit

Mrs Ruth Emma Day bequest

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