Vintage 1980s Bob “The Little Red Hen” Burgundy Hen-&-Egg Pure-Linen Tea Towel | Farmhouse Kitchen Textile

Add a dash of story-book charm to your farmhouse kitchen with this Little Red Hen tea towel, screen-printed in a warm barn-red on natural flax linen. A marching flock of Barred Rock hens struts across a soft oat-meadow ground, scattered with cream “egg” polka-dots—a playful nod to the classic folk tale.

• Size (unfolded): ≈ 28 in H × 17 in W
• Weight: 2.9 oz (lightweight, quick-dry pure linen)
• Markings: artist’s initials “K.D.S ’81” lower right corner
• Excellent vintage condition—no stains, strong color, neatly hemmed edges.

Kay Dee Designs, a Rhode-Island company famed for cheerful kitchen linens, launched barnyard motifs in the late 1970s just as the American “country revival” took off. 1981’s Little Red Hen series referenced the beloved 1874 tale that teaches the value of hard work—perfect inspiration for a busy kitchen! 

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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