Special exhibition at Ag Museum

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Published on Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Tie One On: An Exhibit of Heritage Linen and Aprons – a special exhibition of aprons and heritage lines will be on display at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, until spring 2016. The items on display have been donated or borrowed from the museum’s members and volunteers.

The aprons have been made and embellished in a variety of styles, which will delight and inspire visitors. While the purpose of some aprons is functional, others represent fashion and many have a fanciful side. Over time, the apron became a type of uniform, performing a functional role, yet also a symbol of pride in a job well done.

Also on display is the ever-important handkerchief, as well as beautifully embroidered tablecloths. Before the invention of the tissue, handkerchiefs were a very important piece of one’s wardrobe, carried by everyone. Visitors will see children’s handkerchiefs with cute poems on them, as well as very ornate handkerchiefs. Lovely tablecloths adorned with hand-stitched embroidery are also on display.

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is located three kilometres south of the junction of Highway #1 and Highway #34. The Museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday during the winter months.