Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors) [Paperback]

Judith Florence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2001

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.

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About the Author

Judy Florence has been gathering and researching American aprons as statements of fashion, fabric, and art for several years. She lives in Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (August 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076431341X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764313417
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The story of aprons as popular culture symbols, January 13, 2002

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This review is from: Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors) (Paperback)

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect, August 16, 2007

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This review is from: Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors) (Paperback)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book, January 6, 2009

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This review is from: Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors) (Paperback)

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!