In our last blog we were musing over the influence of nature on artists & designers. Also how nature has been interpreted in book illustrations etc. We randomly began with ‘fish’ as a sub-theme, we’re going to continue, equally randomly, with ‘birds’.
1960s Irish linen tea towel
kitchen storage jar
The items featured are again predominantly vintage finds from the 1950s, 60s & 70s. They include artworks, books and domestic wares.
1960s Wedgewood glass birds
Check out the fantastic bird series produced for Iittala by the Finnish glass designer, Oiva Toikka started in 1973. They’re still being made today having amassed a range of over 300 designs.
John Clappison designs for Hornsea Pottery – mugs & hen ashtray
Mexican pin dish
1950s cocktail tray
We’re really pleased with this recent biscuit tin acquisition, picked up in a mixed box at a nearby auction.
fantastic 1950s graphics
Mid century books can be a rich source of high quality, period illustrations.
We dipped into our vintage cookery book collection again and came out with some little gems.
collection of 1950s Stork margarine recipe booklets
Bill Charmatz illustrations
Esquire Cook Book front cover. First published in 1956
Charley Harper illustrations
We hope you’ve enjoyed looking at our avian delights. Stay tuned for flowers, foliage, landscapes and much more!
Tags: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, art, Betty Crocker, Bill Charmatz, birds, biscuit tin, Charles Harper, Charley Harper, Chramatz, cook books, Finnish design, Hornsea Pottery, Iittala, illustrations, John Clappison, Oiva Toikka, Stork margarine, Wedgewood, Wilfred Willett
such great eye candy!
Gawd! I absolutely adore that biscuit tin! I love everything else, too, but the graphics and colors on that tin — swoon!
Love your blog! And hope to visit the shop real soon — when I have some, uh, money.
I too am swooning over the biscuit tin *<3*