Vintage Lyre Bird Tea Towel by John Rodriguez

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Cool: a pretty vintage linen tea towel designed by Australian artist John Rodriquez featuring a lyre bird. Made in Australia. Pure linen. Hemmed top and bottom. About the artist, from the Museum Victorias website: "John Rodriquez (1928-2000) studied art and design at RMIT in the late 1940s and became well known for his textile designs in the early 1950s. From 1950 to 1980 John was one of a handful of Australian textile designers who developed a new contemporary style with innovative use of colour. John's designs in the early 1950s were mostly of Aboriginal or geometric style. Later he turned to more abstract designs in the Scandinavian style. Later still he made bold use of colour. John introduced unique Australian styles which have been imitated often since. He always stressed the importance of innovation. Many homes in Australia and overseas still have his art works in the linen cupboard." Appears to be unused, in great vintage condition. Measures approx. 75cm by 56cm...more

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United Kingdom

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