Extant Aprons

"Apron, Italy, 1550-1600

Aprons were commonly used for housework. This example, embellished with fine lacework and with a later belt, could have been made in the home."

At Home in Renaissance Italy, Marta Ajmar-Wollheim and Flora Dennis (Eds), V&A Publications, London, 2006

 " Apron. White linen, border of punto in aria. Ties of fine cord with ends of punto in aria. Italy, late 16th or early 17th century."

 Lace and Lace Making, Marian Powys, Dover Publications, 2002 

 With thanks to Becky Keesaman for the discovery and providing the scan.


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