A few weekends ago, the hubby and I checked out a few antique shops. We made a stop at The Old House Revival Company, which is a multiple vendor shop that has old house fixtures, furniture, knickknacks and clothing for sale. I saw many things I wanted…many of which I could afford, but I couldn’t justify them. Except for one thing. An apron that was beautifully trimmed and starched to near cardboard crispness. That I couldn’t resist! 
I will find a way to make this useful. Perhaps, dear Victorian at Heart girls, I will host a costumed tea this winter. You will come to my non-Victorian home and pretend you are my Victorian girlfriends come to tea and a hand sewing/knit session. May be we will get really authentic and watch a Victorian themed movie!
Are there any apron experts that can tell me what the best time period would be for this apron and if there is anything I should do to make is more Victorian. Did they have the neck strap or was the bib just pinned on? 
That is one pretty apron. Could it be more Edwardian than Victorian in the later Edwardian era? I would wear it regardless. Pick me to come for tea! Wow would that be super fun! What good shopping you have, we have nothing I can find. I could break into a museum but maybe not. I like the looks of your under dress as well. Good job of finding.
I found this in a section of the antique store that seemed to be more reproductions than actual antiques. I’m just looking for some tips on when I could use it with my costumes with a reasonable degree of possibility. I got a tip to look into when Battenberg lace came into being.
I love it! That Battenburg lace is so pretty! And, because I’ve been looking into lace lately, I think Battenburg and other tape laces became popular in the late 19th century. I’d say check out 1890s and Edwardian stuff for similar aprons, maybe?
I would love to have tea with you and do hand-sewing/knitting projects!
Good tip! Thanks!
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