Maid's Uniform Apron
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Rankin family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1915-1925
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 26 x 16in. (66 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Margaret Rankin
DescriptionMaid's uniform apron of eyelet-embroidered sheer white cotton. The embroidery is a simple, scattered floral and dot pattern. The bib of the apron is six inches wide and 6 1/2 inches high; it is shaped with a point at the center top. The center bottom of the apron is also pointed. The edges of the apron are bordered with a 1 3/8-inch-width of plain, sheer cotton with mitered corners; the border of the bib is 7/8 inch wide. The apron skirt is eased into the one-inch-wide waistband. The ties of plain, sheer cotton are slightly gathered into the waistband; they are 22 inches long.
Object number1988.115.6
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