Jean Stapleton "Edith Bunker" apron from All in the Family. ...

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Jean Stapleton "Edith Bunker" apron from All in the Family. Jean Stapleton "Edith Bunker" apron from All in the Family. (CBS TV, 1971-1979) The groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family revolved around the life of a blue-collar bigot "Archie Bunker" and his long suffering, sweet wife, "Edith" played with ditzy charm by Jean Stapleton. Featuring social issues previously considered unsuitable for TV, the series became the most influential program of its time, adding real-life conflicts to the sitcom format. Edith represented a traditional housewife in a time of emerging women's lib and social change. This apron was a signature feature of Edith's everyday costume. Consisting of a bib-style apron of crème fabric with orange and green flowered pattern and yellow piping around edges and hems. Two hip pockets. Fabric tie in the back of the garment. The apron is in production worn, fine condition with no signs of distress. Donated personally by Stapleton and accompanied by a COA from the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame charity with transmittal envelope from Stapleton's production company included.

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