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This authentic vintage 1950s kitchen tea towel by Startex Mills features a vibrant screen-printed European folk art design. The primary motif consists of whimsical Scandinavian or Dutch village figures, including folk girls carrying water yokes and flower baskets, interspersed with small floral sprigs. The lower section features a bold, horizontal multi-colored striped border in bright yellow, green, and blue. This is followed by a wide, deep magenta-pink band showcasing a continuous chain of traditional village dancers holding hands on one end, and a matching border of stylized tulips and green foliage on the opposing end.
Condition & Markings: Overall Condition: great vintage condition. The white base fabric remains crisp and bright with no yellowing, stains, or color bleeding. One small hole as seen in pictures.
Graphics: The screen-printed colors are vivid, unfaded, and retain their original mid-century saturation.
Label: It retains its original sewn-in white fabric care label under the hem. The tag cleanly displays the prominent black STARTEX logo with REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. and outlines the official material fiber content: Part Linen Warp and Weft, Cotton 65%, Linen 35%. All stitched hems and edges are perfectly intact with no fraying.
