Bright colors, cheerful patterns, storybook rhymes, art of every style has been printed on vintage kitchen towels. Today's collectors use these wonderful linens to add a decorative touch, whether displayed as a runner on a bedside bureau, used as a valance over a sunny window, draped over a bed post, sewn into kitchen curtains, or made into cheerful pillows. This informative reference contains over 350 beautiful photographs of printed kitchen towels and bathroom sets from the 1930s to the 1960s.
The towel decorations are wide in scope, illustrating designs related to food, the outdoors, people, and childhood as captured by towel manufacturers Martex, West Point-Stevens, Vera, Cannon, and more. Vintage catalog advertisements provide both original prices and descriptions, and current market values are included. The glossary, bibliography, and index are useful references.
This is an excellent resource for textile and kitchen collectors and dealers, and an enjoyable browse for everyone who appreciates the beauty of collectible linens.
| ISBN: | 9780764323157 |
| Publication date: | 11th October 2005 |
| Author: | Michelle Hayes |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors |
| Genres: |
Interior design, decor and style guides |
Bright colors, cheerful patterns, storybook rhymes, art of every style has been printed on vintage kitchen towels. Today's collectors use these wonderful linens to add a decorative touch, whether displayed as a runner on a bedside bureau, used as a valance over a sunny window, draped over a bed post, sewn into kitchen curtains, or made into cheerful pillows.
Fun & Collectible Kitchen Towels, 1930S-1960S features in the following genres: Interior design, decor and style guides
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Fun & Collectible Kitchen Towels, 1930S-1960S was written by Michelle Hayes and published by Schiffer Publishing an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Fun & Collectible Kitchen Towels, 1930S-1960S has 160 pages
Yes it is part of A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors series