Colorful Vintage Kitchen Towels (Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Paperback]

Erin Henderson (Author), Yvonne Barineau (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: July 2007

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 JS&S, a visual feast of color and design is presented here. 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 Previously unpublished information about some of the era's top-name textile artists is featured in a special designer section and a must-read cleaning and storage chapter provides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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764323806
• ISBN-13: 978-0764323805
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS Book!, June 14, 2006

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This review is from: Colorful Vintage Kitchen Towels (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

I'm in awe of this terrific book! Not only did I learn mountains of information from it, the pictures are GORGEOUS. I was thrilled to have found yet-unpublished information about some of the top textile designers of the mid-20th century, as well as new information about the manufacturers. If you love vintage textiles, this is a must-have for your library!