apron

Picard, Edmond

1920-1930

mammal leather

Canadian Museum of History

A worn leather apron with fabric straps is displayed against a neutral background. The apron has a single pocket on the chest and appears to be made of thick, durable material. <P>The joiner's shop is located behind his house in a large, single storey wooden building. A wide doorway allows for the passage of bulky objects. The interior is well-lit by windows and is divided into two distinct work areas and a storage place for wood. In one corner is the joiner's workbench where he plans a job and makes measurements. Here, too, he stores various hand tools. Hanging to one side of the bench are a selection of templates that he can use to lay out a design, for a…