Orchard Harvest Apple Cluster P. Winter / Tea Towel | c. 1978 Country Kitchen Linen

Bring a bite of ripe-from-the-tree charm to your kitchen! This mid-century cotton/linen tea towel showcases two richly detailed apple boughs—deep burgundy fruit and painterly emerald leaves—framed by a wine-red border that pops against a warm ivory ground. The slightly nubby weave, hemmed edges, and tiny artist’s mark in the lower corner whisper “quality print run,” while the 17 × 12 in. size makes it equally handy as a towel, placemat, or display textile. Fresh, farmhouse, and ready to shine in your Cottage-core in Bloom collection.

Fruit motifs exploded in late-1970s American kitchens as families leaned into “back-to-the-land” nostalgia—think Victory-garden revivals, county-fair canning, and Better Homes & Gardens spreads full of orchard produce. Screen-printed towels like this one were inexpensive gifts and souvenir shop staples, often produced by regional mills in the Carolinas or Midwest.

Wear & Condition

This item is vintage or antique, and as such, may exhibit typical signs of age—including light surface wear, patina, faint discoloration, minor imperfections & crazing. These characteristics are part of its charm and story. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing

Display Props

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Use & Safety

All items are for decorative use only and are not toys. Please handle with care and keep out of reach of children.

Lead Disclaimer

Some vintage pieces may have been produced before modern lead safety regulations. These are sold for decorative purposes only and are not intended for food or drink use.

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