Explores the heyday of aprons and looks at the various roles aprons still play when worn in the kitchen, around the house, by the backyard grill, on the job, and for special occasions, with heart-tugging stories from the author's traveling apron exhibit. Also provides full-color photos of new and vintage aprons from the author's collection, patterns for four basic apron styles and myriad variations, recipes, and tips on collecting and preserving vintage...