If you cook than you probably have an apron, but this piece of cloth has a surprising history. Many people would be hard press to believe that aprons are considered to be a symbol of popular culture? If not, read for yourself. Here is a brief history of aprons in America.

I love aprons and collect them. my favorites are the old gingham half aprons with smocking and embroidery. My grandmothers always wore an apron. It had many uses and still does here at Grandma Rosie's.