Historical information
Purchased in Italy.
Physical description
Black sateen with a broad band of embroidery in classical style with flower heads in great profusion of shapes and vivid colours. Deep handmade black silk fringing decorates the hem. Behind is a band of printed red velvet and a woven edging strip. Ties of flowered yellow ribbon.
Traditional Hungarian Matyó Embroidery.
Subjects
References
- Photograph of a child in similar apron, to be shown with this piece is in the Collection P.M. Folder.
