I bought this to wear to my kiddos Sutter's Fort trip. While it is definitely period appropriate, the fabric is definitely not. It is made of the very thin polyester that basic Halloween costumes are made out of. It also gets a lot of static. All chaperones have to be "in costume" for this school trip and also have to help out. I am assigned to candle-making and I am very concerned that the poly-material is going to melt if it gets even remotely close to the fire or heat. Thank goodness they provide a heavy wool apron. I'm still not sure whether I will wear this on the trip or return it.