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Apron, Blata, Bohemia, c. 1890
Apron
Apron, Blata, Bohemia, c. 1890
Apron, Blata, Bohemia, c. 1890
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Apron

Object numberC.2C.225
Datec. 1890
MediumTextile
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/2 x 29 in. (74.9 x 73.7 cm)
DescriptionA blue, silk apron that is heavily decorated with cut fish scales arranged in floral designs. Seed beads and small pieces of red, green, blue, yellow, and black fabric accent the scales, and create floral patterns. Dark blue bobbin lace finishes its bottom and side edges. The apron was made as part of a Czech kroj.
Credit LineDonated in memory of John Vittengle
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