Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Embroidery
Title
Embroidery
Object name
Apron
Date
1850-1860
Medium
Silk, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 47 x 47 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Red velvet apron embroidered with gold thread and spangles, with a straight edge at the top, a top flap with rounded corners, straight sides and rounded corners at the bottom, the bottom edge comes to a slight point in the center, silk brocade edging and metal coil fringe all around, the top flap has a form
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Object Number
1941.267
Gallery Label
This apron belonged to John Stoneacre Ellis (1828-1896), who was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Temple Lodge No. 17, San Francisco, California. The Odd Fellows is a fraternal and benevolent order established in 1795.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
