Fragment from an apron (opreg cu ciucuri)
Object type: Apron fragment
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Romanian, Banat area
Date: late 19th century
Medium: Background: twill weave (warp: Turcana wool, Z spun, 24 per cm; weft: metal-wrapped thread; wool, Z spun, 14 per cm; cotton, 2Z spun, S plied); decorative panel: tapestry weave (warp: cotton, 2Z spun, S pliz, 16 per cm; weft: linen, Z spun, 38 per cm; silk, 2Z spun, S plied; metal-wrapped thread, 64 per cm); embroidery: metal-wrapped thread, metal coil
Dimensions: L. 9 x 15 1/2 inches (22.9 x 39.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit line: Gift of Mary Kennedy, in memory of her brother, James Kennedy, 1987
Accession year: 1987