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 vintage bird illustrations.

_{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}

<sub>Bill Charmatz illustrations

Esquire Cook Book front cover. First published in 1956</sub>

_{Charley Harper illustrations}

We hope you’ve enjoyed looking at our avian delights. Stay tuned for flowers, foliage, landscapes and much more!