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Accession number |
1916.01.05 |
Artist |
Anders, Susanna S. (Kriebel) |
Condition |
Very Good |
Description |
A woman's handstitched apron comprised of a handspun blue and bleached white woven checked linen. The apron has a drawstring waist with ties made out of red cotton and blue and bleached white linen handwoven tape. Near the waistline are the cross-stitched initials "S.K." in pink (faded red) silk script lettering. |
Dimensions |
L-41 inches |
Length (ft) |
3.417 |
Length (in) |
41.000 |
Material |
Cotton, Linen, Silk |
Notes |
Previous description which includes thread count: "Apron, blue and white checked homespun. 43" long 1/4" tube at waist for tape sewn w/ 2 ply linen thread. 1/8" hem. 40 1/2" width between selvages. 5 cm homemade tape tie 69" long put through tube at waist band. Tape has blue border with red & white alternating stripes. 45 epi. Checked pattern 2 blue 6 white repeated on warp. 2 blue, 6w, 4 blue 6 white repeated in weft. Plain weave. dark indigo blue and bleached linen stripe. " |
Catalog Number |
1916.01.05 |
Object Name |
Apron |
Place of Origin |
Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1820 |
Year Range to |
1826 |