Maid's Uniform Apron

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. (American, founded 1847)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1935-1945

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, printed paper, metal staple

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center front length x width across bottom): 24 x 19 1/2in. (61 x 49.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Dr. Thomas P. Kugelman

Object number1995.88.0

DescriptionMaid's uniform apron of plain white cotton, trimmed with white rickrack. The apron is stitched smoothly into the waistband and has slightly rounded lower corners. The bib is slightly wedge-shaped, with the top edge trimmed with the rickrack. The sides of the bib are bordered with two-inch-wide strips of self-fabric, trimmed along the outside edge with rickrack. These borders extend 33 1/2 inches beyond the bib to form the shoulder straps, which would pin to the back of the waistband.

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