Here are some photos of an apron of fine lawn for sale at AlexSandra's Vintage Emporium. I think it is the oldest one I have available for sale. I believe it dates to the Edwardian period, or could possibly be as old as the early 1920s. It has delicate lace trim, a scalloped hem and a floral motif.
Climbing vines of light green are punctuated with pink and blue flowers separated by trios of turquoise French Knots.
Two tiny pockets are edged with hand worked French knots. For it's age this remarkable apron is in excellent condition, particularly the hand stitched needle work. This is the type of thing I classify as "Pre TV." I picture a woman, possibly near a radio, or cranking a Victrola spending countless hours entertaining herself with the craftiness of needle and thread.
The reverse is as finely finished as the front. A narrow rolled hem on all edges is machine done. This apron could be yours for $55 or the best offer I receive.
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