APRON: WHITE, LINEN , BORDERIE ANGLAISE

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c. 1915

Overview

Full white apron to calf length, button at back of neck. Tie to back of waist. Frill over each shoulder with fine small tucks. Centre front panel of broderie anglaise. Small triangular pocket on right skirt also (?Swiss) embroidery. Machine made embroidery - Swiss, V-neckline and frill over armhole with tuck pleating, one pocket, cotton ties at back.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.1310

Item type

Textiles

Keywords

housework

Protective Clothing

Year

c. 1915

Statement of significance

example of domestic clothing of this period.