Apron
Acadian House Museum
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| Object Name: | Apron |
|---|---|
| Object Type: | Apron, Cooking |
| Category: | Protective Wear |
| Material: | fabric thread |
| Accession Number: | 2021.7.1 |
| Other Geographical Data: | [44.759411351746,-63.192672729492;44.759411351746,-63.192672729492;44.759411351746,-63.192672729492:44.760630254357,-63.19164276123;44.761605357931,-63.19164276123;44.761605357931,-63.190956115723;44. |
| Culture: | Acadian |
| Earliest Production Date: | 1800-01-01 |
| Latest Production Date: | 2000-12-31 |
| Description: | White tie-able apron with one side pocket. Flower patterns are embroidered on the top of the chest, along the bottom, and on the pocket. |
| Narrative: | Belonged to Mrs. Winnifred (Wolfe) Fillis. |
| History of Use: | Aprons have been around for centuries, dating as far back as the Middle Ages, where anyone from cooks to blacksmiths would wear them. In the 16th century, they became more fashionable and often had decorations on them such as this one. It wasn't until the 1940s that they became the symbol of the standard housewife and were highly popular for the everyday woman for cooking. |
| Length: | 109.2 cm |
| Width: | 65.8 cm |
| Institution: | Acadian House Museum |
| Institution City: | West Chezzetcook |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |