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Apron marked "Ann Knapp April 1713"
1713
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen with linen embroidery, pulled thread, linen bobbin lace
Dimensions
83 x 94 cm (32 11/16 x 37 in.)
Credit Line
Samuel Putnam Avery Fund
Accession Number50.291
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA white mull apron embroidered with white linen thread in design of serpentine flowering stems with perching peacocks, much of the design in drawn work, in center front on drawn work center of flower an embroidered inscription: "Ann Knapp, April 1713"; fullness gathered on upper edge into linen tape, three sides finished with narrow flounce of bobbin lace; a number of small brownish stains and on darned spot.