Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Vintage Tea Towel Tuesday

Today's tea towel is all about flowers, but thankfully it's nothing like last week's bad 80's country cottage number. This one's a decade older, and it shows (in a good way) The phrase "Flower Power" fits it to a t.    

an Aerolyn design
pure linen
made in Poland

It's loud and proud, a bit like the hippies who protested against the Vietnam War in the late 60's and early 70's.

(I know I'm drawing a long bow here but I've got to pad this post out...somehow!)

Ever wondered where the term "Flower Power" came from? These pics will give you an idea...

Jane Rose Kasmir faces-off against soldiers October 1967
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George Harris sticks carnations in gun barrels during an anti-war demonstration at the Pentagon in 1967. Photo by Bernie Boston. Image source 

It would be quite at home in Alice's kitchen (if her bench tops weren't red)

don't you think?
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And besides all that, it also has a pretty crocheted edging.

Bonus!

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19 comments:

  1. Vintage SweetheartMarch 13, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    oh I love it! I'm a sucker for hippy colours and that crochet edge is darling. xx

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  2. Loo xx from Jumbles and PompomsMarch 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Aaaaah, yes, Kylie. This is more like it. I adore the yellow,orange, brown combo and the crochet edging gives it that extra appeal in my opinion.

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  3. AliyaMarch 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Ooo I love this!! The crochet edge is so pretty!

    x Aliya

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  4. CurtiseMarch 14, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    That is pretty. I don't think I have ever seen a t-t with crochet trim before. Lovely! xx

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  5. Shortbread and GingerMarch 14, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Need the sunglasses for that one! Cheery, though!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Its gorgeous and has to be one of my favourites so far ;-) dee x

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  7. Vintage CoconutMarch 14, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Lovely tea towel the crochet edges are so sweet.

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  8. Sarah JaneMarch 14, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I love it - right up my street! Its funny but vintage teatowels are something I never see on my thrifting trips. I want to start a collection of them but begrudge paying Ebay prices!:)

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  9. Jem March 14, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I've always loved that image of the woman with the flower confronting the armed troops - there's something incredibly powerful about it :-)

    Jem xXx

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  10. TrashsparkleMarch 14, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    lovely flower print - zingy! and great protest photos - brave, and wish there were thousands more people doing just that now. xx

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  11. green tea and red nailsMarch 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    what an awesome tea towel. I have been making some of my favourites into bead bags but i think this one would be too awesome to sew.

    kel x

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  12. Green Tea and CupcakesMarch 14, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I would frame that tea towel thats how much I love the print.

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  13. simmoneMarch 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Love it,esp. the colour and the edging.I think the Brady kitchen was olive green and orange.

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  14. HelgaMarch 14, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    That's an awesome tea towel!
    I love Alice,and I would also be right at home in her kitchen!X

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  15. Thrifted TreasureMarch 14, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Love it! And you padded your post out beautifully ;-)

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  16. DonnaMarch 14, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I LOVE this teatowel!!! It's brilliant. Great 70's colours. Love the info on Flower Power too.x

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  17. PippaMarch 14, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Love the design but can Alice come cook in my kitchen, no Brady's allowed!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Ooh I love the crochet detail on this one, it's a nice print too :)
    x

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  19. Hello VintageMarch 14, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Really like this one!

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