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RuralSuburbia
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Leslie
Northern CA
USA
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 Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 12:50:35 PM
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I bought a supposed antique half apron, well, it's supposed to be from the 1940's. I stuck it in the sink with some warm water and eco-friendly soap, and the fabric is bleeding! You'd think if it were that old, it would have been washed a number of times by now, enough that the dye wouldn't run. It's purple with white palm trees on it, with bright green rick-rack ribbon edges. The water is a massive dark purple now!
Did they really have that type of cheerful print (cotton) back in the 40's? Did I get scammed? Did Merle Haggard just stop in and buy most of the aprons like the owner said he did? Am I just a dunce? {{sigh}} I really think it's cute, but I hate being lied to.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 1:30:08 PM
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I wouldn't discount that it was a vintage apron just because it bleeds,, but I must say that is puzzling....if it was used you would think it would have bled out . Could you post a picture? I have been researching fabric forever, I might be able to help.
Karin
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Edited by - electricdunce on Jan 20 2009 1:31:01 PM |
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Bleeding Antique Fabric??!
