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Apron of white linen, decorated with lace and embroidery
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Apron of fine linen. Model: open back closes with a domed button and loop. Round yoke with inserted standing strips with vine motif, alternating between vine and white embroidery. Along the lower edge of the apron a gathered strip of linen, trimmed with lace. Above that an inserted strip of lace with flower and wave. Trimmed with lace along the neck, short butterfly sleeves and yoke. The yoke ends in points at the bottom.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSchort van wit linnen, versierd met kant en borduurwerk. c. 1860. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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