Apron Made by Susana Allen Hunter from a Red Lion Wheat Seed Sack, 1950-1960
THF44892 / Apron Made by Susana Allen Hunter from a Red Lion Wheat Seed Sack, 1950-1960
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Apron (Protective wear)
Date Made
1950-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Susana Allen Hunter in Wilcox County, Alabama
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
Object ID
2006.80.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Susana Allen Hunter by Paul Hunter and Tommie and Susie Hunter.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Hand sewing
Homemade
Color
Ivory (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 48 in
Width: 18 in
Inscriptions
Printed on skirt of apron: RED LION / WHEAT / GRAY SHORTS / 100 LBS. NET WT.
Printed on reverse side of top of apron: P- / -LL- / BY / PO- / IN- / SELMA, ALA- / NORTHEIMER / N-MAN
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