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Monday, July 20, 2009

Monday Linen Days



Today is one more apron in my collection of vintage linens.
Not really a linen apron, but a silk apron used for special occasions.
Company is coming and you are serving a festive dinner.
I have found on several of the fancy aprons there are no
ties for around the neck. I once remember that the
ladies would pin the front corners to their dress bodice.
This apron has ties only for around the waist.
I wonder if they used a pretty brooch to attach the bib?
The pockets are the side petals of the flower.
I love the embroidery.
What fun to imagine what meal this hostess served in
her pretty silk apron.
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11 comments:

  1. Annie JeffriesJuly 20, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Marilyn,this is soooo pretty. I think there actually WERE kinder and more gentile times, don't you think?

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  2. paris parfaitJuly 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    That's so lovely! Reminds me of the kind of aprons my grandmothers used to keep for special occasions - lots of organdy and lace.

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  3. DeannaJuly 20, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    What a sweet and delicate apron!
    Blessings,
    D

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  4. UnknownJuly 20, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    What beautiful linen, Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog, I am a fashion designer currently working on swimwear x

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  5. Duchess of TeaJuly 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    The Duchess of Tea has bestowed a title upon you. Her Grace requests the honour of your presence at the knighting ceremony to be held at Rose Tea Cottage.

    I will be honoured it you would copy & paste the Award on your site.

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  6. parTea ladyJuly 21, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    That apron is a real beauty. I didn't know about some aprons not having neck ties.

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  7. RosemaryJuly 21, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    What an amazing apron! Thanks for sharing! My first sewing project was making an apron in home ec. It certainly didn't look like this one!!
    Nancy

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  8. CathyJuly 21, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, that is so interesting, and what a beautiful apron. I remember my grandmother cooking dinner for company. She was all dressed up and had a fancy apron for the occasion.

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  9. Duchess of TeaJuly 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    You are welcome my darling. Your blog is simply delightful. You deserve it
    Duchess xx

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  10. Angela McRaeJuly 21, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    That is definitely one unique apron!

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  11. BernideenJuly 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    This apron is a blast fromthe past!

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