| Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect Contributor(s): Florence, Judy (Author) |
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ISBN: 076431341X ISBN-13: 9780764313417 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2001 Annotation: 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 aprons, 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
| Dewey: 391.44 |
| LCCN: 2001088138 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.52" W x 10.9" (1.88 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Florence, Judy: - Judy Florence has been gathering and researching American aprons as statements of fashion, fabric, and art for several years. She lives in Wisconsin. |
