Apron

NameApron

CultureSpanish

Date1840–70

Place madeSpain, Europe

Mediumwool, silk, glass, metal, cotton

DimensionsLength at CB: 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm)

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