Description: Vintage Adorable 5 Hand-Embroidered "Just Desserts" Themed Kitchen Towels100% CottonItem Description: For the sugar fanatic in your life, this beautiful set of vintage hand-embroidered kitchen towels will delight. Each towel represents a different dessert instead of days of the week! Clever twist on a traditional antique approach. The intricate hand embroidery showcases the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail from a bygone era, making this set a true collector's piece."Chocolate Truffles, Cupcakes, Cookies, Chocolate Pudding, Souffle" Theme: One for each day of the week Material: 100% Cotton Condition: Excellent vintage condition, showing minimal wear with no stains, tears, or major flaws. Each towel has been carefully laundered and ironed, and remains clean and vibrant. Size: Approximately 29.5 x 36 inches, extra large (see photo)Design: Appears on the lower left corner of each unfolded (see photo) Era: Estimated Era, 1950sPerfect for vintage lovers, these towels can be used for daily kitchen chores, as decorative pieces, or even framed for display! Don't miss the chance to own a unique piece of embroidery history.HistoryFlour sack towels, also known as tea towels, have along history that dates back to the 1800s: · OriginFlour and sugar were packaged in tightly woven cotton bags, which were less bulky thanwooden barrels. · Great DepressionDuring theGreat Depression, women repurposed the bags for many household uses, including dish towels, curtains, aprons, and quilting. Floursacks are constructed from cotton and were tightly woven. Most sacks held 50 to100 pounds of goods. From 1929 to the early 1940’s,America went through the Great Depression. Times were hard and resources were difficult to come by. Housewives become inventive, utilizing everything that came into their home. Frugal in their ways, these reusable cotton sacks were made into clothing, toys, quilts, curtains, pillowcases, undergarments, cloth diapers, dish towels and much more.· DecoratingWomen embroidered the coarse cotton with intricate patterns. Supply companies also began printing patterns on thebags, which women would trade and collect. · Paper bagsIn1922, millers began replacing cotton sacks with paper cartons. · Modern timesTea towels are making a comeback and are used for a variety of purposes, including dusting, drying hands, and as napkins. They can be made from cotton, linen union, or terrycloth. Shipping & Handling:Items will be carefully packed and shipped via USPS within 1-2 business days after payment is received.Buy with Confidence: Check our feedback! We are dedicated to providing you with top-quality service and unique vintage finds.Questions? Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing! US Shipping Only, Please!
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-03T23:07:37.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Handmade
Type: Flour Sack Towels
Occasion: Multipurpose
Color: White
Model: Bonnet Girl
Theme: Food/Kitchen
Material: Cotton
Set Includes: Tea Towel
Features: Embroidered
