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Aprons of the Mid-twentieth Century
Judy Florence
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Description for Aprons of the Mid-twentieth Century
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 406 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 794.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764313417
SKU
V9780764313417
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Judy Florence
Judy Florence is a textiles conservator who has worked with fabrics for most of her life. Many of her original quilt designs have been published and her quilts have garnered numerous awards. Currently gathering and studying various household linens, she has previously authored Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect. She resides in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with her ... Read more
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