Reserved - Purina Broiler Chow Feed Sack Apron Fits Sizes S-M-L

Own a piece of history with this classic vintage Purina feed sack made into an apron.

The blue and beige checkerboard pattern reads:
100 Lbs. Net
Purina
Broiler
Chow
Contains
Puri-Flave
(Vitamin G (Flavin))
and
Pur-A-Tene (Carotene)
Use Purina Sanitation
Purina Broiler Chow Meal

The apron is trimmed in blue. To adjust the length, simply place a knot in the neck tie where desired. 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. The colors of blue and red used in the print are faded somewhat. Please consider all of these factors before purchase.

The bodice width is 11 inches.
The waist is 26 inches.
The length is 31 inches from the top bodice center to the hemline.
The waist ties are each 32 inches.
This apron best fits women's sizes small, medium or large.

According to the Purina website, William H. Danforth founded the company in 1894. The name was changed to Ralston Purina in 1902. Other internet sources note the checkerboard feed bag patterns cane from customers who wore that same clothing pattern while visiting his father’s general store. Also, the term “chow” on the feed bags came from his time in the Army, with soldiers calling their meals chow. Ralston sold the animal feed business in 1986 to British Patroleum in order to focus on dog and cat food. In 1993, Purina Mills became a stand-alone company after a sale to The Sterling Group of Houston. In 1997 the company sold to Koch Industries Inc. After bankruptcy, the company again become a stand-alone with several subsidiaries.

* 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.