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Apron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a square textile titled "Apron". The apron features a cream-colored background. The apron has a border around the edges with a repeating pattern of small geometric shapes in red, black, and white. Inside the border, there is a large square shape outlined in black and white with a geometric pattern. Inside the square, there are six diamond shapes in a row, each with a red, black, and white chevron pattern. Above the row of diamonds, there is a smaller triangle shape with a similar pattern. The bottom section of the apron features a dense pattern of red, black, and white geometric shapes. There are two long strings on the left side of the apron. The overall design is intricate and features a mix of geometric patterns and shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
cotton, wool
Dimensions
600 × 603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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