Hostess Apron, 1950-1959
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Entertaining became less formal after World War II, yet many hostesses still wanted to look their best while serving guests. Women might wear practical aprons in the kitchen -- then change to dressier ones before bringing dinner to the table or offering hors d'oeuvres. Could this fancy apron, with its metallic gold printed fabric and rickrack trim, have been made to match a specific dress?
Entertaining became less formal after World War II, yet many hostesses still wanted to look their best while serving guests. Women might wear practical aprons in the kitchen -- then change to dressier ones before bringing dinner to the table or offering hors d'oeuvres. Could this fancy apron, with its metallic gold printed fabric and rickrack trim, have been made to match a specific dress?
Artifact
Apron (Protective wear)
Date Made
1950-1959
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.84.3660
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum, donated to ATHM by Joyce Cheney.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Organdy
Technique
Homemade
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Black (Color)
Metallic (Color attribute)
Red
Dimensions
Width: 32 in (excluding ties)
Length: 18 in
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