Collection of Six Aprons: 1840-1900

This lot includes six aprons from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (nee Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children's books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing. For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, "Tasha Tudor," Tashatudorandfamily.com.

THE FIRST
White cotton woven plaid apron with floral motif, waist ties, and trimmed in cotton eyelet lace. 1900.
Unlabeled
Accession No.: 1996-640

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 85.25"
Width: 30"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29"

THE SECOND
White cotton apron with waist ties and trimmed with white cotton crocheted lace on ties and hemline. 1900.
Unlabeled
Accession No.: 1996-641

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 91"
Width: 36.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32.5"

THE THIRD
Red silk selvage-cut apron gathered into red braid with loop and button closure. 1840-1870.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: 1996-642

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 25.5"
Width: 34.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29.25"

THE FOURTH
White cotton lawn and grid scalloped edge apron with floral embroidery, small pocket, and pink ribbon. 1910.
Unlabeled
Accession No.: 1996-655

Approximate Measurements:
Width: 17"
Length (side waist band to hem): 18.25"

THE FIFTH
Green silk selvage-cut apron gathered into green and white braid with loop and button closure. 1840-1870.
Unlabeled
Accession No.: 1996-643

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29"
Width: 54.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 30.5"

THE SIXTH
Brown printed apron with red, white, and black geometric shapes, and waist ties. 1850s.
Unlabeled
Accession No.: 1996-639

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 102"
Width: 47.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 33.75"
Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisition Fund

Condition:The overall condition is good-very good with the following:THE FIRSTStructural Issues: There is a weave irregularity on the right side within a satin weave.Losses: There is a pinhead sized hole on the eyelet lace near the center.Soiling/Spots: There are some small spots, one located just under the waistband, and a few faint spots towards the center bottom.Repairs/Alterations: A repair has been made on the right of center.THE SECONDSoiling/Spots: There are some small spots down the front of the apron nearest the center starting just under the waist band to the bottom hemline.Repairs/Alterations: The waistband appears to have been either altered or repaired on left where the tie attaches.THE THIRDLosses: There are small pinhead sized holes towards the center and lower left corner.Fading/Color Change: There is moderate to heavy color fading.Soiling/Spots: There are numerous spots throughout the entirety of the apron.THE FOURTHFading/Color Change: There is some very slight darkening due to age.THE FIFTHFading/Color Change: There is some moderate color change.Soiling/Spots: There are multiple small yellow spots from the dye breaking down. There are heavy water marks at the bottom of the apron.THE SIXTHLosses: There is a small hole on the front right around hip level.Soiling/Spots: There are some small spots on the top just under the waistband with some larger faint spots around the hip level.Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.