Vintage Tea Towel by J.N. Richardson, Sons and Owden – Ireland

Country: Ireland
Era: 1970s
Manufacturer: J. N. Richardson, Sons and Owden
Material: 100% Pure Linen
Condition: Unused (Vintage)
Size: Approx. 50 cm × 78 cm

This vintage tea towel was made in the 1970s by J. N. Richardson, Sons and Owden, a prestigious linen manufacturer based in Belfast, Ireland. Founded in the 1800s, the company gained a reputation for producing high-quality linen fabrics and was recognized as one of the leading Irish linen brands by the early 20th century.

The towel features a bright and cheerful color palette characteristic of the 1970s.
Originally designed for kitchen use, it remains in excellent condition, having been carefully stored unused for decades.
It also makes a charming decorative piece—perfect for framing or hanging as a wall tapestry.