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Infant's apron
American
second quarter of the 18th century
Place of Use: Boston area, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with cotton continuous patterning wefts (clipped), linen bobbin lace
Dimensions
Overall: 34.3 x 20.6 cm (13 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession Number49.976
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShaped infant's apron with geometric woven pattern, edged on all sides with narow band of lace
ProvenanceInherited by Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949