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Hand-sewn and embroidered apron

Title

Year/Period

1961

Region

Singapore

Object Type

aprons (main garments)

Material

cloth, thread

Technique

sewing (needleworking technique), embroidering

Dimension

Object size: 91.0 x 57.0 cm

Accession No.

2024-00346

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Ainon Binte Ismail

This apron was sewn and embroidered by the donor at Tanjong Katong Secondary School during her Secondary 1 sewing lessons. She was provided with a sewing pattern and pre-cut fabric for the apron but had to research and design the embroidery patterns on her own. The apron was subsequently used by the donor during her Secondary 2 cooking lessons.