Picnic Blanket Victorian Couple, Cotton Barkcloth Tablecloth Ca. Simtex 1950's - $40 - (Lakeland, FL)

Fun and unique print on this Simtex tablecloth. Great for a picnic blanket for the print is outdoors fun.A Victorian Lady and Gentlemen ridding their bike and also, courteously greeting each other. In another square are 2 ladies talking or gossiping.The cotton is barkcloth strong and with a gingham pattern in red and white.I washed it and pressed it.Made in the USASize: 50" x 46"NOTE: Some yellowing but super clean and press. Also a little tear, (See pictures) Good for its age and a UNIQUE rare printHISTORY NUGGET: The cotton fabric used by Simtex was of good, sturdy quality, guaranteed to be colorfast, and the Museum of Modern Art honored the line, naming Simtex Modern plaids as the best fabric design of the season (1950). , p. 246, The Encyclopedia of Russel Wright, 2nd Edition, by Ann Kerr.

Posted in Lakeland, FL, Household Items
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