Historical information
This apron was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.
Significance
This items is an example of ladies' clothing worn during the late 19th to early 20th century.
Physical description
Apron, ladies, machine made, cotton, Gathered waist, waist ties, small bodice with Brodery Anglais lace hand stitched onto it, neck ties. Would have been work for 'good' wear. C. 1900.
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- warrnambool,
- shipwrecked coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum,
- maritime museum,
- shipwreck coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- ladies garments 19th century,
- cotton garments 19th century,
- apron late 19th century,
- domestic clothing,
- domestic service,
- hospitality service,
- broderie anglaise,
- ladies’ clothing,
- hospitality clothing
