Collection Challenge #266 - Vintage Disposable Tablecloths

There is something about old disposal tablecloths.  They came in paper or a lightweight plastic with darling graphics.  I think they were intended for one party use, but often they were used and then folded and tucked away. Or they were purchased and never used.  Whichever the case I am always happy to find them.

The two plain pink tablecloths are paper. The one with fruit is a really lightweight plastic. 

I bought the pink ones because of the wonderful label on the original packaging. They have never been opened.

This darling baby shower tablecloth was used and then folded away. I could not resist the cute stork and baby.

Happy Birthday. Never opened.

Great assortment of floral designs. You can tell the time period from the soft florals to the groovier colors of the 70s or so.

This is a great vinyl tablecloth intended for card games. The napkins were found at a different time, but go well with the tablecloth.

These were found at different times, but I am set for a party if I ever want to have one.  Tablecloth, divided paper plates and napkins.

Another unopened tablecloth that never saw party time. This paper tablecloth has been used and refolded, but I love, love the dainty pattern. Notice the pea pods.
Most of the paper tablecloths I have for holidays are put away in the appropriate holiday bins.  This St. Patty's day tablecloth has not made it into the bin yet.
The simplicity and timelessness of this pattern is wonderful. I use it as a backdrop sometimes in some of my photos.
This bar-b-q tablecloth is another one that never got used. The graphics on it are darling.

Look at this...Food and Happy Fun Out-of-Doors.  ADORABLE.

And of course I have to have some vintage Christmas tablecloths.

This Reed's tablecloth and napkin set is the oldest one I have. I think it is from the 1940s.

 

Fun stuff.  Another quirky collection.  If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____." Fun to share each week.

Comments

[Erica]

I have a couple of birthday ones on display with all my party supplies. I also picked up a couple Halloween ones at Expo last month. They are so fun! I love the bandana ones you have. Perfect for a little hoe down!

Erica

[Doreen]

I have a few tablecloths but mainly for holidays. These are great! Do you ever use any of the plastic ones or are they saved for collecting? I have a hard time using them! Such great graphics on them just to use and throw away isn't it?

[Tammy]

So pink is a "Hawaiian Color" huh? My flyboy is coming home from Pearl Harbor next month, no pink for him on this side of the Pacific tho'! I would like to collect vintage Hawaiian goodies, I have a pillow cover but nothing else has found its way to me yet. My Ben will finish his career out on that side of the earth; wondering if we'll get him back to the Great 48, he will have been there 10 years when he can retire in 2022.

[Kathy]

Great collection and I adore the one with the peapods.

[Kim K.]

Such great graphics. I'm glad you are rescuing them. I rarely see these at estate sales. Lots of cloth ones, but not disposable ones. Keep on collecting!