Sorry I'm a little late commenting on this subject, but Brueghel (Flemish
1530s-40s) portrays aprons that seem to be a big rectangle of linen tucked into
a belt.
http://tinyurl.com/2ded6x
I have a book with a really good copy of this painting and other Brueghels,
and up close you can see the women have tiny little narrow belts that seem to
be leather. Some women wear more than one belt. Their aprons are usually tucked
into a belt or sometimes their overskirts are flipped up and tucked into the
belt, although I don't know if that's in lieu of an apron or just to show off
the contrasting lining.
Hope this helps,
Tea Rose
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