{"product_id":"1940s-the-thos-d-murphy-co-canvas-nail-apron-iowa-workwear","title":"1940s The Thos. D. Murphy Co. Canvas Nail Apron – Iowa Workwear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed to keep nails within easy reach, these simple canvas aprons were an essential part of the\u003cbr\u003eAmerican carpenter's workwear.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the 20th century, hardware stores, lumber yards and tool manufacturers turned them into walking advertisements, printing their logos and slogans directly onto the fabric.\u003cbr\u003eA humble piece of workwear turned into a little piece of\u003cbr\u003eAmerican history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was produced for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Thos. D. Murphy Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a historic American advertising company established in Red Oak, Iowa, in 1889. Known for its promotional calendars and printed advertising products, the company also offered practical branded accessories. The original red lettering identifies the company's Red Oak location, alongside the markings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog No. 111\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 219 Waist Apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally aged off-white cotton canvas, faded red graphics, and subtle signs of wear give the piece an authentic vintage character, making it equally interesting as a functional carpenter's apron, a collectible advertising item, or an accessory inspired by traditional American workwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage The Thos. D. Murphy Co. Nail Apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican carpenter's utility waist apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural off-white cotton canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal red advertising print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Oak, Iowa, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog No. 111\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 219 Waist Apron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple front utility pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong cotton waist ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage American workwear accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible signs of wear, light staining, discoloration, and age throughout. The cotton canvas retains its original red advertising print and a naturally aged workwear patina. Please refer to the picture for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003elength: 32cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewidth: 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable cotton waist ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Souvenir Machine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55669896216905,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/2843\/9113\/files\/15102026-IMG_7588.png?v=1792405227","url":"https:\/\/souvenirmachine.com\/products\/1940s-the-thos-d-murphy-co-canvas-nail-apron-iowa-workwear","provider":"Souvenir Machine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}