Work Apron, circa 1950
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An employee wore this apron in the years after World War II at the Aroostook Equipment Company, a building material and appliance store in Fort Fairfield, Maine. The apron protected clothing, and its large, deep front pocket provided easy access to needed objects when serving customers. And what better way to advertise to those looking to build or improve their homes?
An employee wore this apron in the years after World War II at the Aroostook Equipment Company, a building material and appliance store in Fort Fairfield, Maine. The apron protected clothing, and its large, deep front pocket provided easy access to needed objects when serving customers. And what better way to advertise to those looking to build or improve their homes?
Artifact
Apron (Protective wear)
Date Made
circa 1950
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.84.3633
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum.
Material
Canvas
Dimensions
Width: 16.5 in (excluding ties)
Length: 21.25 in
Inscriptions
front: OWN YOUR / OWN HOME / AROOSTOOK / EQUIPMENT CO. / FORT FAIRFIELD, MAINE / Let us help you / PLAN YOUR HOME
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