Late 1890s Era.
Business Name “Joys and Tears in the Apron Strings” created from the characteristics of this apron.
1861-1865.
Southern Belle from Civil War Era
1900s.
Apron of Mourning
1900s.
Kids apron, Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme – Ride-a-Cock Horse to Banbury Cross.
1920s.
A flapper style apron found in a rag box.
1930s.
Feedsack cloth with printed label removed. Inside pocket, the letters NET are still visible.
19040s World War II Years.
Mother’s gift from a son who was a second world war soldier coming home.
1950s
Australian company produced these aprons. The company closed Its doors in the last two years.
1950s.
Men’s BBQ Apron from Genius Grill Company as thank you gift.
1940s.
Maternity apron with lacing
Formed in 1900s to 1970s.
International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Formed to keep workers safe and treated fairly. Symbol on all clothing labels.
1920s.
Early Tea House Apron
Workbasket Magazine featured this pineapple pattern creating a cozy tea apron for an adult.
Lefse Rolling Pin Pocket. The only one in the collection.
1940s.
A true pinafore apron with winged ruffles at the shoulders. Apron similar to Dorothy of the Wizard of Oz.
Costa Rica Souvenir
1950 - 1960s.
One inch gingham fabric displaying the technique of smocking.
Cuddeback Clothing Company 1947 in Canada was started by John Cuddeback. He started with only two employees. One of his designs were sewing aprons.
Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup
1970s.
Chap aprons were introduced when wearing pants became prevalent.
A 1971 midi length, pinafore style with winged ruffle on the
apron bib is only one element of this apron. A variety of vintage
textiles are used creating the surface design; they include lace
and eyelet curtains, doilies, table runner and lace table cloth.
Ribbon, beads, buttons, ribbon flowers are extra
embellishments. Many styles of the 70’s were influenced by
the Bohemian style also known as “Boho” style.
Vintage apron display with a traedle sewing machine at the Brown County Fair in New Ulm, MN.
Traedle sewing machine demonstration at the Fairmont Quilt Show in Fairmont, MN.
Vintage Apron Vignettes on display at the St. John's Nursing Home in Albert Lea, MN.
Half apron vintage display at the Badger Steam and Gas Engine Show in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Window display in Truman, MN.
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Half Aprons of the 1950s
Aprons made from Feedsacks
Men's Grilling Aprons
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