Harwood Steiger Dish Towel, "Herbs and Simples"

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Artifact Overview

The screen-printed fabrics produced by the studio of Harwood Steiger, Inc. are replete with motifs from the American Southwest. Although husband-and-wife proprietors Harwood and Sophie Steiger were born in the Northeast, the Sonoran Desert became their home. Its flora, fauna, and wildlife were a constant inspiration in their enduring partnership, which saw Harwood as the primary artist, and Sophie as the expert botanist and businesswoman.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dish towel

Date Made

1956-1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.84.3810.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum, donated to ATHM by Harwood Steiger, Inc.

Material

Cloth

Color

White (Color)
Light green
Green

Dimensions

Height: 28.125 in
Width: 16.25 in

Inscriptions

on front: shallots / burnet / sage / and don't forget / to use some / lovage / lavender / balm / dill / rosemary / marjoram / coriander / rue / tarragon / oregano / savory / basil / skirrets / parsley / peppermint / nept / caraway / chives / herbs and simples harwood steiger
Harwood Steiger Dish Towel, "Herbs and Simples"