Apron
Description
Anne Chew (1706-1777) embroidered her silk apron in anticipation of her marriage to Phillip Thomas on August 11, 1724, in Anne Arundel, Maryland. Being decorative rather than functional, delicately wrought aprons of the early eighteenth century displayed a woman’s high social standing and needlework skills. Ornamental aprons, such as Chew’s, added richness to fashionable ensembles with their lush colors, gold or silver gilt thread, and metallic sequins.
Creator
Date
1724