Modgy Cotton Apron-Candace Wheeler Bees

Durable 100% cotton apron featuring a design inspired by Candace Wheeler's Bees with Honeycomb wallpaper. Adjustable neck strap, roomy center pocket, and color-coordinated details. Machine washable, one size fits most (33" x 27").  

Candace Wheeler (New York, 1827-1923) was one of the first women to work professionally in the decorative arts in America. An early feminist, she promoted careers in the arts for women and equality in the workplace. Wheeler founded the Society of Domestic Arts, which empowered women to turn domestic arts into financial independence. Her success led to a partnership with Louis C. Tiffany in a textile firm producing home décor.

As a part of the Associated Artists, Candace Wheeler had an important role in the 1881 redecoration of the Mark Twain's home. Her design, Bees with Honeycomb, can now be found in the Mahogany guest bedroom..