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Apron, Hostess Apron
This is a Apron. It was designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes and Clare Potter and woven by Clare Potter and Daren Pierce. It is dated ca. 1950 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is wool, viscose, and lurex. It is a part of the department.
Potter, a close friend and client of Liebes, designed modern clothing for stylish American women. With its multicolored Lurex stripes and whimsical pompom ties, this hostess apron could be worn over slim pants or a skirt to create a glamorous outfit for entertaining at home.
This object was
donated by
Sandy Schreier.
It is credited Gift of Sandy Schreier.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 68.6 × 57.8 cm (27 × 22 3/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Apron, Hostess Apron; Designed by Dorothy Wright Liebes (American, 1897–1972), Clare Potter (American, 1903–1999); Woven by Daren Pierce; wool, viscose, and lurex; H x W: 68.6 × 57.8 cm (27 × 22 3/4 in.); Gift of Sandy Schreier; 2024-11-1
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes.
