Vintage Aprons: Down through the Decades
Participants will become more familiar with the history of textile arts.
Participants will become more knowledgeable about the role of everyday fashion in our history.
Participants will enjoy an outstanding presentation.
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
local businesses helped promote this event, Waseca-Le Sueur Libraries