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)
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
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
Object number2016.100.95a-b
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