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I have tablecloths, tea towels and aprons. I can't get enough of these fun vintage linens from the '40s and '50s. My favorite is the California apron that's visible on the third photo, right side. Since I live in California, and was born in Oregon, I tend to favor the Western States.
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You have great linens - I have a fun coral card-table California map w/napkins I'll post - you'll like it. It's getting hard to find these wonderful old tablecloths. I have 10 - and I've been looking for many years. I love your collection!