Woman's Apron
DesignerDesigned by
Abigail P. Annable
(American, 1797 - 1880)
SeamstressSewn by
Elizabeth C. Annable
(American, 1820 - 1869)
Date1840-1845
Mediumsilk; embroidery thread
DimensionsSkirt (apron length x width of hem): 29 1/2 × 29in. (74.9 × 73.7cm)
Other (height x width of note): 4 1/8 × 5 1/2in. (10.5 × 14cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III
Object number2016.100.95a-b
DescriptionWoman's apron made of silk and embroidered with a leaf and flower pattern of various colors. The apron was designed by Mrs. Abigail P. Annable and worked on by Elizabeth C. Annable (Mrs. Joseph Kellogg). The apron is made of a tan silk with a linen, loose-weave backing. There is a multi-colored embroidered line along the edges.
(a) apron
(b) note
(a) apron
(b) note
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