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My Mom at her graduation from Mills College, in Oakland, CA, circa 1972.

I used to have an apron exactly like this, except that it was red gingham, not green. No wonder I was so excited when I found in the $1 bin at a Mission thrift store — I must have a genetic attraction to tacky things. Sadly, but I think the apron got thrown out when in the recent move, along with the billion other kitschy treasures I couldn’t find room for in my tiny new place. I’d only I’d known it was a true vintage piece…