Waist apron with bib
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Victorian black satin waist apron with bib, edged in black lace. Embroidered in long stitch with blue, pink and white flowers by hand. Machine stitch hems. Brass safety pins to attach bib to dress. Apron worn during mourning. 65 x 44 cm.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: lace, satin
Object name: apron
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1990-0118