Maid's Uniform Apron

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Tolles family (American)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1930s-1950s

MediumMachine-stitched cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width excluding straps and ties): 20 x 18in. (50.8 x 45.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Bryant Tolles, Jr.

Object number1995.110.34.1

DescriptionApron of sheer white cotton lawn with satin stitch embroidery of dots and rose buds in white mercerized cotton. The hemmed edges are finished in large scallops. The apron, which is twenty inches long and eighteen inches wide, has two straps extending from the center front waistband. These would go over the shoulders and pin in back. The apron strings, which are three times as wide as the waistband, are folded and stitched into the waistband; when tied, they would make a large bow in back.

NotesHistorical Note: This maid's uniform was worn and used in the Tolles household in West Hartford, Connecticut.

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