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Apron

early 18th century · Medium: silk on silk foundation, metal-wrapped silk, flat metallic strips, flat metallic strips plied with metal-wrapped silk Technique: stem, satin and three variations of padded couching stitches on float patterned plain weave; bobbin lace

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Aprons (main garments)Embroidery (visual works)

Credit lineApron. early 18th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Given by Mrs. Henry B. du Pont. CC0.

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