Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (Schiffer Book for Collectors (Paperback)) (Schiffer Book for Collectors (Paperback))
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Book Overview
Frilly, lacy, sweet, and sexy--aprons defined a generation of happy housewives and hostesses. Today these filmy, finely home-crafted garments are sentimental favorites, evoking memories of Mom, Grandmom, or some other Doris Day-like image of domesticity, and they are highly sought-after by designers and collectors of household linens. Over 200 aprons are featured in this beautiful book, accompanied by detail shots that highlight design elements, stitching, and embellishments. Separate sections are devoted to gingham, floral designs, rickrack, handkerchief aprons, plaids and stripes, and polka dots. Aprons with embroidery, crochet, tatting, lace, and cross-stitching are examined in detail, and a collection of vintage apron patterns is included.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:076431341X
ISBN13:9780764313417
Release Date:June 2001
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.89 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Nice Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Nice book with many photographs. Again,another good book on textiles from the past and history of the apron. A book that housewives,moms,and grandmothers will enjoy. Would make an excellent gift!
Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a lovely and well set out publication. The photos are good quality and there are a heap of good ideas (not patterns) for apron making. Some lovely old worlde charm type illustrations are included and that is why this is a feel good, warm and fuzzy type of book....you will not be disappointed with it.
The story of aprons as popular culture symbols
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Judy Florence's Aprons Of The Mid-20th Century is a dazzling, informative, and versatile book; every page features gorgeous color photographs of countless different types of aprons, as well as concise information about their creation and patterns. Intended to benefit both apron designers and apron collectors, Aprons Of The Mid-20th Century also features a price guide and a brief, historical overview of the garment's role at the time. Aprons Of The Mid-20th Century is an invaluable reference guide for collectors, as well as being enthusiastically recommended for everyone with an interest in the story of aprons as popular culture symbols of housekeeping and domestic bliss.
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