Aprons: Icons of the American Home by Joyce Cheney

For many of us, aprons offer a nostalgic connection to the American Dream - a world of apple pies, white picket fences and Main Street U.S.A. For others, aprons are complex symbols of status, occupation and oppression. And for still others, aprons are just something we wear to keep our clothes from getting dirty. But regardless of how you perceive them, it's hard to ignore the remarkable beauty and stunning craftsmanship of these American cultural icons. Inspired by Joyce Cheney's long-running national exhibit, "Apron Strings: Ties to the Past," this beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the artistic whimsy and cultural significance of a classic American folk art.

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