Apron

late 17th century

Not on view

Elaborate aprons in silks and metallic fabrics of the seventeenth century continued to be worn as luxurious accessories in the succeeding century. These aprons served no practical purpose; rather, they added variety to a fashionable woman’s wardrobe by altering the lines and colors of her costume.

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Exhibition History

Title: Apron
Date: late 17th century
Culture: European
Medium: silk, metal
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts from Various Donors, 1980
Object Number: 1980.408.3
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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