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Revisit those family vacations of yore through these charming,
colorful tablecloths and linens. These whimsical collectibles are
fun "snapshots" of America's tourist industry from the 1920s
through the 1960s, as captured by enthusiastic textile designers on
boldly printed cloths. Over 300 color photographs showcase state
and souvenir tablecloths, towels, aprons, and scarves, all with
wonderful graphics of state-related themes, popular tourist
attractions, and historic events. Includes information on dating
your souvenir linens, an up-to-date price guide, and a resource
list of major manufacturers. A special bonus, sure to please all
crafters, is a chapter with easy suggestions for creating toys,
clothes, and craft items from vintage souvenir linens. This is an
invaluable resource for vintage kitchen textile collectors,
interior designers, and everyone interested in these enduring
examples of vintage American textile design.
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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