Apron

ca. 1920

Not on view

The Matyó region of Hungary, which includes Mezökövesd is known for its rich costume traditions, specifically embroidery. Matyó embroidery is a densely-patterned style of free-hand work in rich and colorful floral motifs. Its prime era was the 1860s and 1870s when the folk arts thrived. This example characterizes the dynamic color combinations and flower varieties of the Matyó tradition.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Apron
Date: ca. 1920
Culture: Hungarian (Matyó)
Medium: silk, cotton
Dimensions: Length at CB: 39 in. (99.1 cm)
Classification: Accessory-Waist-Menswear
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Eleanor Pepper, 1986
Object Number: 2009.300.3383
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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