Sweet 1978 calendar tea towel with a garden girl illustration and the phrase “Love is to help things grow”—pretty as a wall hanging or display towel.
Details
∙ Era: 1970s (dated 1978)
∙ What it is: vintage 1978 wall calendar tea towel designed for kitchen display—part calendar, part kitchen linen, part cottage-core wall art
∙ Material: linen or cotton fabric (lightweight woven texture)
∙ Size: approx. 26" x 15"
Style notes
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Design: bright floral border framing a central gardening scene (girl in bonnet and apron with watering can) plus the sentiment: “Love is to help things grow”
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Colors: warm ivory/natural fabric with cheerful red, yellow, blue, green florals and a sky-blue dress—classic sunny 1970s palette
Use ideas:
∙ hang in a kitchen, pantry, breakfast nook, or garden room
∙ sweet gift for gardeners, cottage kitchens, or 1970s collectors
∙ frame it, clip-hang it, or display on a towel bar for instant vintage charm
Condition
∙ Vintage fabric with visible fold lines from storage.
∙ Printing remains colorful and readable on the front; the reverse shows the expected lighter “show-through” of the design.
∙ No major damage is visible in the photos—ready to display.\
Collector’s Notes
Dated tea-towel calendars are such a fun snapshot of everyday life—meant to be used, but even better preserved as wall décor. The 1978 date makes it a thoughtful birthday/anniversary year gift, too.
Want this little reminder to “help things grow” on your wall or in your kitchen?
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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
