Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ceremonial apron w/tassels
Object name
Ceremonial apron w/tassels
Date
ca. 1855
Medium
Silk, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 15 3/8 x 19 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 39.1 x 49.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Dark brown silk velvet ceremonial apron with flap at the top, all edges are trimmed with passementerie and there are two cords with tassels at the ends as belt.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number
1942.195
Gallery Label
This apron belonged to the donor's granfather, Arthur B. H[illeg.]. It was part of his costume for his service to the International Order of Odd Fellows, a benevolent and fraternal order.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
