Vintage Aprons: Down through the Decades

1. Did you enjoy the presentation today? If yes, what was your favorite part?
Yes: 46
No: 0
Comments:
• The information she shared about the styles and era of each apron
• History 2
• The progression of aprons
• The variety of aprons 2
• All the aprons. My grandmas and mom always wore and made their own aprons
• Where they came from and stories
• All of the aprons and the presentation
• The personal stories
• Educational history of aprons, lots of good stories
• Old aprons and info about them brought many memories back!
• The stories
• History lessons throughout
• The history part
• Stories of and seeing the older aprons
• All of it, very interesting
• The stories behind some of her aprons
• History was fascinating!
• Historical
A lot to see

2. Did you learn anything new about the history of textile arts?
Yes: 44
No: 2
Comments:
• Different eras and types of fabrics available
• All good info – knew not much apron history
• Reminded of all the eras
• Tons!!
• Ways to tell if item is hand sewn or manufactured

3. Did you learn anything new about the role of everyday fashion in our history?
Yes: 46
No: 0
Comments:
• Very interesting!!

4. Please list suggestions for types of programs you would like the library to hold:
• Historical types and music
• History
• Quilting; mystery authors
• Raggedy Ann Dolls
• History of country life, crafts and authors, etc.
• Quilt show; history

5. Have you ever attended a library history program before?
Yes: 23
No: 23

6. What is your home library (ex. Montgomery Public Library, Waseca Public Library, Blue Earth County Library)?
Waseca Public Library: 16
New Richland Public Library:5
Waterville Public Library: 8
Montgomery Public Library:2
Le Center Public Library: 9
Blue Earth County Library: 1

7. Where did you hear about this program?
Library: 29
Friend/Relative: 13
The Snap: 12
Newspaper Article: 13
Facebook: 7
Newspaper Ad: 6
Event Email: 1
Poster at a business: 2
TV – Jason Davis: 1