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

Collections

Europe

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