Sweet strawberries, bold florals, grandma's kitchen plaid, and state souvenir tablecloths: these are some of the images in this comprehensive reference guide for everyone who loves vintage linens. A wonderful, thoroughly researched pictorial reference guide with over 500 striking photographs of vintage tablecloths, period advertising and packaging, up-to-date values, and detailed captions. Organized by decades, the book covers the history of the printed tablecloth from the 1700s to the 1950s, and presents the social and political influences on period designs and styles. It includes sections on how to date your tablecloths, spotting reproductions, and information about major manufacturers. There are ideas for crafts you can make with your vintage linens, too. It is the ultimate tribute to the exuberant and creative spirit of the American tablecloth manufacturer. An invaluable, must-have resource for linen, tablecloth, and vintage textile collectors, interior designers, or anyone else interested in vintage linens.
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Lovely Photos - little specific info on each item.,
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This review is from: Collector's Guide to Vintage Tablecloths (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
The book is absollute first quality!
The photography is great! Information about each spread on the same page of photo would be helpful! The very brief history about "Hand Tufting" bedspreads, was simply that. Disappointing to an official "Chenille Bedspread Family Tufting Decendant." Early 1900's history would have made for a great read and a deeper appreciation of the WOMEN who started this awesome industry during the Great Depression, as a 'Cottage industry.' Come visit the North Georgia "Peacock Alley" and get some official information instead of simply Mr. Tom Deatons book. I am glad to have it in my collection, even though it is not comprehensive.
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Magnificent!,
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I recently became a collector of tablecloths, not on purpose, just ran across a couple of cute ones, and then I was hooked. I just love the photos in this book and the identification information. I use most of my tablecloths and enjoy them everyday.
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This review is from: Collector's Guide to Vintage Tablecloths (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)
I LOVED this book, it's beautiful, well researched and great reference book for dating your collection. A must have for all collectors....
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