Vintage Ulster Irish Linen Tea Towel Wall Hanging British Worker Mid-Century Souvenir
This is a vintage Ulster pure Irish linen tea towel depicting traditional British occupations and uniform styles. Manufactured in Ireland by the renowned brand Ulster Weavers, these towels were highly popular mid-century souvenirs.
Featured Occupations & Costumes
The layout showcases 10 distinct, classic figures split into two rows:
Top Row (Left to Right):
Business Man: Styled in a 20th-century gray suit, bowler hat, and carrying an umbrella.
Milkman: Wearing a traditional carrier uniform, an apron, and holding a crate of milk bottles.
Chelsea Pensioner: Styled in the iconic long scarlet overcoat and tricorn-style cap from the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
City Messenger: Clad in a formal dark suit with a top hat.
Taxi Driver: In casual everyday attire consisting of a flat cap and gray blazer.
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
Policeman: Outfitted in the historic dark blue British police uniform with a traditional bobby custodian helmet.
Yeoman Warder: Popularly known as a "Beefeater," wearing the ceremonial red and gold Tudor state dress.
Fish Porter: Depicted carrying a heavy wooden fish crate balanced atop their head—a common sight at historical London markets like Billingsgate.
Guardsman: Showcasing the famous full-dress scarlet tunic and tall bearskin cap worn by regiments of the King's Guard.
Vicar: Dressed in a traditional ankle-length black cassock and clerical collar.
Marks: The bottom-left specifies "All Pure Linen" and the bottom-right features the "Ulster" brand logo and text noting "Made in Ireland".
Production Era: This towel features screen-printed "Fast Colours," typical of mid-20th century kitchen textiles meant to withstand heavy washing without fading.
This vintage Ulster tea towel features vibrant illustrations of British workers, including a policeman and milkman. Crafted from pure linen in Ireland.
• Made of pure linen
• Measures 20x30 inches
• Features colorful British worker illustrations
• Made in Ireland by Ulster
• Easy to hang or display
Two small brown stains near the top section.
