1950s Red & Black Bird Recipe Tea Towel – Weekday Cooking Guide in Folk Art Print

Add a touch of charm and utility to your vintage kitchen with this whimsical 1950s cotton tea towel, showcasing hand-illustrated birds carrying daily recipes! Each day of the week features a simple home-cooked recipe—like waffles for Sunday or doughnuts for Thursday—charmingly printed in a folk-art style with red and black ink. Measuring approximately 16” x 27” and weighing just 1.6 oz, this lightweight linen is both a collectible and conversation starter. Whether hung, framed, or used in the kitchen, it brings warmth and personality to any space.

Midcentury American kitchens embraced bright, illustrative linens, often sold in department stores or as promotional giveaways. The “day of the week” motif—popular in embroidered towels and now seen here in printed form—was meant to help organize domestic routines. This version stands out for its lively red and black birds, folk font, and handwritten-style recipes that evoke the spirit of post-war optimism, domesticity, and creativity. These towels were often gifted at bridal showers or included in hope chests for newlyweds.

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

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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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