Tag: vintage

I saved my favorite Kate Greenaway cloth for last.  This tablecloth is named after her book, The Language of Flowers.  Like the book, it’s covered with illustrations of flowers.


The cloth has a blue background, with two creamy white borders.  It measures 36 by 36 inches and is in perfect condition.


This tablecloth is the only one I own that came to me in its original box.


Prior to finding this treasure, I had only seen the Leacock crest which you can see on the bottom left, on the edge of the box.  I’d never seen the company logo which is printed on the top of the box, but I quite like it.  Established 1760.  How cool is that?  I had no idea it was a company that pre-dated the American Revolution.


The four napkins are still there, making this a complete set.


One of my all-time favorite tablecloths, I’m grateful to have this in my collection.

The rich coral color of this cloth was what originally drew me to it.  I was delighted to find it still had it’s tag, and that it’s another in the Kate Greenaway series printed by Leacock Prints to commemorate her 100th birthday.


The pattern is called Chelsea Rose, and is a design of flowers and ribbons woven together to create an intricate garland around the cloth.




There are a couple of faded spots along a fold line, but they are difficult to see and don’t detract from the overall beauty of the piece.


This piece measures 52 by 52 inches, a size I quite like.  I also like the wide cream colored borders around the outer edge.  This is a lovely pattern, one I have not seen much.

Next in my small collection of Kate Greenaway tablecloths by Leacock Prints is this small bridge cloth.


Named “Somerset”, it features a farmhouse on each corner, partially hidden from view by the trees.


Printed on spun rayon/cotton cloth, it measures 32 by 37 inches.  It’s small size makes it a nice piece for the center of a table.  This five piece set has survived intact, with all four napkins in pristine condition.


As always, I love the beautiful blue in this cloth.