Beautiful Pre Loved Vintage Pat Albeck for The National Trust for Scotland Linen Kitchen Tea Towel: THISTLE, Scotland National Flower. As you know by now…, I love vintage linens, previously loved & cared for pieces passing to new loving hands. Apparently, you do too!! The thread that seems to unify us is our interest for those coming before us & the items loved by them. As my interests & collections grow, I’m combining my love for Vintage linens & graphic arts, which brings me to the following. ABOUT: Textile designer Pat Albeck was born in Hull, a suburb of England. Judith Patricia Albeck was the youngest of the four daughters of Polish-Jewish emigrs Max & Sarah Albeck. The couple had arrived in Britain in 1910 from a village near Warsaw where Max’s father had been the local rabbi. Patricia, who died at age 87, was once labelled queen of the tea towel, & her talent saw her design ceramics, wallpaper, tableware, children’s book & a range of merchandise including those tea towels for the National Trust. Behind her huge, funky glasses & winsome smile was a woman who represented the epitome of the English craft world in a way that was both innocent & refreshing. Albeck worked literally until the end of her life. She sat on design committees & was an examiner for many art schools. Her archives are in the Victoria & Albert Museum. Her designs exuded a touch of Beatrix Potter, whether it was cats cooking with huge wooden spoons, or gardening & decorating. She created her famous cats tea towel for the National Trust in 1990. ABOUT THISTLE: Scotland’s national emblem for many centuries & one of the most well known symbols of Scotland. Often seen around both the highlands & the lowlands of Scotland, the prickly thistle has been used as a royal symbol of Scotland since the rule of James III in 1470 & is the oldest recorded ‘National Flower’. DESCRIPTION: Beautiful Pre Loved Vintage Pat Albeck, Designed for The National Trust for Scotland, Linen Kitchen Tea or topper. With mossy green frame, vanilla color background, & rows of simple THISTLE flowers. I love the color combination & the simplicity of the design. BTW, I love how all her towels include the graphic name…, this one… what else but THISTLE. Of approx. 18 1/3 x 29 1/4. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Pre Loved Vintage Condition. Although previously laundered, the fabric is THICK & CRISP linen, & the colors… soft but vivid. Priced accordingly. This item includes free USPS First Class Mail shipping. Let us know whether you have any questions. Please take a look at our other vintage items & textiles, including our large Vera Neumann collection (currently over 275 items in stock), & our own one-of-a-kind jewelry, designed, hand crafted & signed by SULAN. Bringing Back the Craftsmanship & Memories of Years Past…, With a Twist!! For travel findings & upcoming listing updates, you may follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram/old_and_new_with_a_twist_ Never Too Soon For Spring, Vintage Pat Albeck
