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Apron (France)

This is a Apron. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered in satin stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 125.1 x 129.2 cm (49 1/4 x 50 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Apron (France); silk; H x W: 125.1 x 129.2 cm (49 1/4 x 50 7/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Erskine Hewitt; 1949-119-1

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