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DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Front apron

NameApron
CultureSerbian Dalmation
Place madeKnin, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe
MediumWool
Dimensions19 5/16 × 15 3/4 in. (49 × 40 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.22
Object numberA.2015.13.22
DescriptionThis weft woven-turned to side front apron follows a pattern quite similar to the belt, i.e. geometric designs set in horizontal stripes. Colors are orange, black, tan, natural tan colors. The selvedge is brown. The fringe is a mix of brown, spruce green, and dark blue strands held together with orange single crochet. On fourth band from waist ( proper left) is a sewn tan area. This is worn over chemise.
Back apron
c. 1910
Apron
1910-1940
Saya
Artist not recorded
ca. 1925
Quba'a
Late 20th century
Embroidery
Policarpio Valencia
ca. 1927
Leyendas de Nuevo Mexico
Johnny Salas
2006
Apron
ca. 1920
Jumper
ca. 1900
Huaca or Waka
Artist not recorded
19th century
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