Traditional Folk Costume Silk Embroidered Apron: C1900 Eastern Europe papier-mâché Measures approx 33

Measures approx 33

the hand dyed yellow ochre silk linen mix makes the perfect background for the central ‘framed’ panel of chintz

peacock feathers and chrysanthemums

The condition is good with some light water and foxing marks

With claret red appliquéd silk velvet crosses and central motif with star bursts which have been and studded with glass ‘jewels’

Traditional Folk Costume Silk Embroidered Apron: C1900 Eastern Europe papier-mâché Measures approx 33Item Details. A wonderful embroidered traditional folk costume apron from Hungary and dating from around 1900 1910. The apron is in an olive green silk which contrasts beautifully with the colourful silk embroidery and would have been worn with a decorative blouse and skirt as part of the traditional costume if the region. The apron has been smocked and is gathered into a decorative waistband and fastens with red cotton toes at the back. These