A rare and wonderful textile! A very rare collectors textile ~  This textile is an antique French , linen apron that dates c1880. A lovley little hand stitched AB monogram ~When I'm over in France, I study paintings in all of the wonderful museums and also I study at the decorative arts museums in Europe to understand the use of the wonderful antique clothing. Attached you will see some examples of these beautiful blue aprons in use, mid 19th century ~ This stunning textile is made using a  medium weight chambray fabric. Stunning deep indigo and white cotton weave ~  . This textile was designed to be worn over nice clothing in public , so is a lovely high quality apron , for market day etc ~*~ This textile is machine stitched A true textile treasure, ideal for any collection, occasional use  or display ~~ . ~*~ ~ ~ ~ . ~*~ ( apron B16  )

MEASUREMENTS : This gorgeous antique apron measures 26.5 inches wide (from tip to tip including the tie)  . It is 36 inches long and the bottom measures  

CONDITION : This lovely textile is in as found, not freshly laundered condition with light storage dust and some very pale marks ~  ~ Lovely condition indeed ~*~

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