Explore the CollectionApron

Measurements
66cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
2022-214
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Appliqué,Buttonhole Stitch,Cathedral Window Patchwork,Couching,Straight Stitch,
Objects
Aprons,Costume - Children,

Physical Description

Dong child's apron in light and dark blue cotton. Red and white, and blue and white scrolling motifs have been appliquéd using buttonhole stitch. Couched fine pink thread outlines each appliquéd motif. Some straight stitch. The central 'talisman' pocket is covered with small cathedral window patchwork in red, white and blue. Cotton thread.

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