apron
- Museum number
- Eu2004,01.36
- Description
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A woman's apron; long, embroidered and made from a single piece of black, warp faced tabby woven wool cloth. (A narrow pink/green/white woven band near waistline.) A red, pink and orange rose (?) with foliage in the centre, with another orange rose (?) of a different tone centre top. Embroidered in polychrome woollen yarns (with synthetic) and other synthetic yarns. Blocks of alternating red and green blanket stitch embroidery at the sides and hemline. A flat braid made from yellow, green and maroon woollen yarns stitched at centre and sides of top, and extending beyond to form ties.
- Production date
- 20thC
- Dimensions
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Length: 86.50 centimetres
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Width: 44.50 centimetres (excluding ties)
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2004
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- Eu2004,01.36
