Name/TitleApron
About this objectThis apron was part of a collection of clothes belonging to Misses D. and M.Burling of Sawaffham Bulbeck. The clothes were by the Hancock family at The Laurels, Swaffham Bulbeck in 1850s-1900s, who were members of a farming family. This unfinished apron is made from the width of a piece of material, showing the selvedge on each side. It is styled with two box pleats in the centre front, and a band behind the shaped waist. This particular apron is hand-sown.
An apron is a garment which is worn over clothing, covering the front of the body to protect clothing. There could be various reasons for wearing an apron such as; food hygiene, decoration, allergens, or part of a uniform. An apron can be used in various settings such as kitchens, hospitals, schools and workshops. The piece of material is held in place by two strips of cloth that are tied together at the back.
The pinner style apron was popular in the mid-1800s and women were beginning to use aprons for utility and fashion purposes. Maids aprons were white and reflected the fashion at that period, while wealthy women’s aprons were expensive and showed off the family’s wealth and status.
Medium and MaterialsWhite Cotton
MeasurementsWaist 45cms
Length 74cms
Object numberSTMEA:82.A.79.7.1
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
