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Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream... Continue »
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    The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965

    Sam Stephenson and W. Eugene Smith
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Publisher Comments:

Published to coincide with the national touring art exhibit "Apron Strings: Ties to the Past," Aprons is a nostalgic celebration of those heartwarming symbols of hearth and home and American family life. With 90 full-color photographs of exquisite vintage aprons, plus cultural anecdotes, history, and quotes from writers, designers, and generations of American women, this unique art book celebrates the utilitarian garment that evolved into a fashion statement.

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Published to coincide with the national touring exhibit, "Apron Strings: Ties to the Past, " this book embraces these heartwarming icons of the American home with 90 color photos of vintage aprons, anecdotes, history, and quotes from writers, designers, and generations of American women.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780762406944
Subtitle:
Icons Of The American Home
Author:
Cheney, Joyce
Publisher:
Running Press
Location:
Philadelphia, Pa. :
Subject:
Clothing and dress
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
History - American
Subject:
Costume
Subject:
Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions
Subject:
Aprons.
Subject:
American folk art
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Subject:
Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General
Series Volume:
523
Publication Date:
20000418
Binding:
HC
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
10.18x10.28x.64 in. 2.15 lbs.
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