Bemis 26 Feed Sack Apron - One Size

This apron, made from an authentic vintage seed sack, has the "Bemis Extra Heavy Seamless" logo on the front.

The bag used for this apron simply had the company logo in a circle shape around the letter A. Underneath the logo are the words Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. and the number 26.

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. Warm or hot water will fade or even remove the design.

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. Please consider these factors before purchase.

This apron was designed for men, but many women like to purchase these sturdy aprons.

* 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.

The Bemis Historical Society offers this information about the company:
"The community of Bemis, Tennesee, and the Jackson Fiber Company which was later to be called "Bemis Cotton Mill", were born of the efforts of Judson Moss Bemis and the company he had founded in 1858, now known as Bemis Bro. Bag Company. Realizing that his company's bag factories must have a dependable supply of high-quality cotton bag goods, Mr. Bemis decided to build a cotton mill near the cotton fields, source of the raw material; near a good railroad center assuring excellent transportation service; and among people who would make dependable and efficient employees. The site that became Bemis offered all three of these fundamental requisites. Built on the original 300-acre site donated by the forward-thinking citizens of Jackson and Madison County through county appropriation, the first mill of 21,000 spindle capacity was erected in 1900, actual production starting the year following."