WWI Souvenir of France apron
Clothes for Women
2023.7.20.14ac.CW.OT.C1915.FR
Description
Souvenir apron made of pink silk, decorated with a white lace edge and two strips of floral lace and embroideries. It has a silk flower on each shoulder, and a small pocket on which the inscription "Souvenir de France" is embroidered. The used ribbons allowing to wear the apron were all cut, and were placed in the small pocket.The apron is placed in a Canadian candy box. Such type of souvenir aprons were bought by American, Canadian soldiers in French WWI allies armies.
Materials
SilkLace
Embroidery
Cardboard