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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 Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ 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 Ë®¹ûÊÓƵ 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.