Apron, with printed design of “advice to wives”; 1950s. Apron; white, red, blue, and black cotton print featuring advice on "how to keep your husband" in English and French, Half apron style.

"I cling like a cicada to the latticework of memory," wrote Henri Cole. Although his poem isn't about vintage aprons, for many, it could be. Bib and cocktail, cotton and organza, these everyday items ...

A friend suggested that I write an article on the topic of the apron; I am glad that she did, for this little “article of clothing” holds a multitude of memories for many people. The word apron is ...

When most people hear about vintage things, they conjure up someone’s broken-down clutter or maybe a quaint item of dress. But others, like writer EllynAnne Geisel, find in worn wood, rusty hinges and ...

"The use of aprons has been important to humans since time immemorial," says Serena Barnett, director of the Rogers Historical Museum. "Aprons have served both function and fashion through the ...

CANANDAIGUA, NY — Lucille Ball of “I Love Lucy” wore one and so did the Beaver’s mother, June Cleaver. Most TV moms of the 1950s and 1960s donned an apron, a reflection of what their female viewers ...

There’s a growing number of apron collectors who scour eBay and antique shops for pretty, frilly pinafores. But apron expert EllynAnne Geisel says there still isn’t much interest in what she calls ...

The humble apron, iconic symbol of the 1950s housewife, is serving as inspiration for a number of fashion labels. In their recent runway shows, designers like Anna Sui, Dolce & Gabbana's D&G, and ...