Sheer, ruffled apron, Mount Lebanon, NY

1860-1890

Object ID:

1980.19278.1

Community:

New York, Mount Lebanon

Description

Mill-woven fairly sheer off-white cotton fabric. Apron has a single panel front, sides are selvages with an applied flat waistband and ties, one large pocket on front, and an added 11 1/2" wide ruffle at bottom. This material was turned so pattern runs horizontal then vertically as in apron top. Fabric has a texture weave; grouped warp threads give a raised effect. Three grouped warp, eight single, three grouped and plain weave weft.

New York Mount Lebanon

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