We hate to name drop, but this beautiful book features the top manufacturers and designers of kitchen towels from the 1930s to the 1960s! From the delightful fruit and floral patterns of Wilendur, Startex, and Martex, to the wonderful whimsical designs of Broderie, Bucilla, and JSo, a visual feast of color and design is presented here. _x000D_Vintage towels are small art canvases -- easily afforded, easily cleaned, and easily displayed. Hundreds of different designs can be collected in a small space and at minimal cost. It is no wonder, then, that their popularity has risen in recent years to make them one of the hottest textile collectibles! Called by various names -- tea towels, dish towels, kitchen towels, utility towels, work towels and hand towels -- these irresistible charmers are showcased here in over 490 color photos. Previously unpublished information about some of the era's top-name textile artists is featured in a special designer section and a must-read cleaning and storage chapter provides tips that will add decades to the lives of vintage textiles. Measurements, current values, a helpful glossary, and manufacturers list are all included. AUTHOR: Erin Henderson enjoys researching the history of vintage printed linens. She resides in Roanoke, Virginia. Yvonne Barineau has turned her life-long love of vintage linens into a successful Internet sales career. She lives south of Houston, Texas. Yvonne and Erin are also the authors of Colorful Tablecloths 1930s-1960s: Threads of the Past.
