Historical information

These lady’s hand-embroidered aprons are examples of the dressmaking and craft skills of the women of the families who had settled in the Moorabbin Shire early 20thC

Significance

The skill and craftsmanship shown in these aprons is an example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire. The family of M. Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

3 unbleached cotton lady's aprons with bib and ties and colourful hand-embroidery and a crocheted edge