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'Only for good' Vintage Apron Collection

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When I was a kid I had a hand-me-down Barbie (from my cousin) with the most beautiful 1950s wardrobe. Velvet gowns, full length gloves and tiny high heels, but it was the pink and white stripe apron that I most coveted. My Aunty also had a draw full of the most exquisite aprons. I was allowed to look at them and sometimes we would take them out and iron them but never, NEVER EVER were they to be used. I now know they are called hostess aprons because God knows you don't want the visitors seeing you in your skanky house apron. You have to get changed into the show apron just before they arrive! Alas I don't need to discard any dirty aprons when guests arrive but sometimes as a treat I do wear my aprons around the house. Over the years my collection has expanded to include any apron from the 1940-70 that takes my fancy. Its always about the fabric and its form.

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historygirl
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Location
Australia
Joined
3 Mar 2009
Last seen
2 Nov 2011
Items
53
Collections
5

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