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Vintage “Sloppy Nick” full-length chef apron featuring a colorful novelty restaurant menu graphic filled with old-fashioned American diner and short-order cook slang.
The centerpiece depicts cartoon chef Sloppy Nick surrounded by humorous ingredient labels including “Hemorrhage Catsup,” “Sand & Specks Salt & Pepper,” “Vermont Maple Syrup,” and “Dominoes Cubed Sugar.” The large printed menu below includes classic diner slang such as “Bossy in a Bowl,” “Dogs in the Hay,” “Motor Man’s Glove,” “Italian Hurricane,” “Bride & Groom,” “Adam & Eve on a Raft,” “Pig Between Sheets,” and “Zeppelin in a Hangar.”
* Brand/Maker: Unknown / unmarked
* Design/Pattern: Sloppy Nick Chef Menu
* Type: Full bib chef/cooking apron
* Material: Cotton or cotton-type woven fabric
* Color: white with red, blue, peach and black print
* Theme: Restaurant, diner, chef, kitchen humor, American diner slang
* Estimated Era: Mid-20th century, likely circa 1950s–1960s
* Closure: Neck strap with waist ties
* Approximate Length: 34.5”
* Approximate Width: 24”
* No maker’s label, manufacturer’s mark or serial number visible
* Vintage age-related discoloration/staining present as pictured
* All measurements are approximate.
* Color may vary due to lighting/screen settings.
Because items are sourced from sales and estate sales, no guarantee can be made regarding odors or allergens the item may contain or may have been exposed to.
