It revives memories for me, too Jackie. My Mother always referred to her protective household wear as her "pinnie", whether it was a tie-on apron, which just covered the front of her skirt, or her coverall, which was a sleeveless coat.

As to nostalgia, I associate the term only with happy memories, but especially the sort that make you sad because they have gone and will never return. (Sometimes because the other people involved have done just that.)