2.82.168

Apron

1940 Approximate

White Organdy Bib Apron. Full Apron. Material: textile. Size: 42 1/4 W. x 37 1/4" L. Description: white cotton organdy, long halter type apron, edged with red seam binding; three red horizontal stripes over waistline and at lower skirt front; two vertical stripes run from hip-line to hemline; colorful floral cross stitched design on lower front apron; waistline ties in the back.

Made by Josephine Reichel. From the Heinrich Bierman family linens. Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.