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Apron
Apron
Apron

Apron

Date1840–70
Place madeSpain, Europe
Mediumwool, silk, glass, metal, cotton
DimensionsLength at CB: 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 1922
Object numberA.2021.8.4
DescriptionBlack broadcloth, gilt spangle and green and blue beadwork embroidery, stylized symmetrical floral motif and floral vine border motif; black and pink supplementary warp pattern, floral and foliate motifs, diaper pattern ground; printed cotton lining, tan, brown and rust geometric stripe motif; rectangular, flat; ankle-length; warp print ruffle at bottom and inset panel midway
On View
Not on view
Coat
first quarter 20th century
Bodice
1890–99
Dress
1890–1905
Gaiters
late 19th century
Cap
early 19th century
Thobe
Artist unrecorded
ca. 1910
Hundred-bird coat
20th century
Stomacher
third quarter 18th century
Woman's Apron.
19th century