Starr Mills Feed Sack Apron -- One Size

An old Starr Mills Seamless is the type of feed sack bag used for this apron.

This apron is the only one I have made from Starr Mills. The logo is in a circle surrounding the letter A. All the lettering is very faded as the sack is either very old or was repeatedly used. The bag also has the black stenciled lettering of "George W. Wentz" above the logo.

The stripes in the bag are the very unusual color of brown. The back of the bag was used to make the apron sides. Cotton webbing was used for the neck strap and the waist ties. Cold water wash and line dry are recommended to prevent fading and shrinking.

The apron does have a few issues, including general stains as are typical of this age of sack, as well as some darker spots here and there. There also are some noticeable rust stains. One patch was made over a very large hole. There is a small hole that is just starting which could eventually grow. Fabric slubs also are apparent. Please consider all of these factors before purchase.

The bodice width is 13 inches.
The waist is 33inches.
The length is 36 inches from the top bodice center to the hemline.
The waist ties are each 51 inches.
Please use measurements to determine size. This apron was designed for men, but many women like to purchase these sturdy aprons.

From the Georgia Historical Society:
.The property that became Starr's Mill once was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat, who built the first mill at the site before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the State of Georgia.

Hilliard Starr, who owned the mill from 1866 until 1879, gave the site its current name. After the first two log structures burned, William T. Glower built the current building in 1907. This mill operated until 1959, using a water-powered turbine, instead of a wheel, to grind corn and operate a sawmill. The Starr's Mill site also included a cotton gin and a dynamo that produced electricity for nearby Senoia. Today the mill is recognized as a significant Atlanta metro area historic site. Still a popular place to fish and take photographs, this mill and day-use park can be found about 25 miles south of Atlanta, near the communities of Starrs Mill and Senoia.

* Please keep in mind this apron was created from an authentic vintage cloth sack. Photos show the design and print darker than in actuality. While the apron is described as accurately as possible, due to the vintage quality there may be age marks not noted specifically. Also, finding some or many seeds or feed pieces caught in the fabric is quite common. The bags have been washed at least once and many seed/feed pieces have already been removed, but some may remain.