| Description |
xi, 139 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"A Lark production." |
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Includes a pattern for an apron on inside back cover. |
| Summary |
Explores the heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, and for special occasions, with heart-tugging stories from the author's traveling apron exhibit. Also provides full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from the author's collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, and tips on collecting and preserving vintage aprons. |
| Contents |
Aprons : an odyssey -- The anatomy of an apron -- Aprons in the kitchen -- All around the house -- Backyard daddy -- Maid in America: aprons on the job -- Jingle belle: aprons for holidays, entertaining, and special occasions -- Not your grandma's apron -- Apron memories. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Subject |
Aprons.
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Aprons -- Design.
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| ISBN |
0740761811 |
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9780740761812 |
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