Dry-Me-Dry: The Untold Story of the 'Amazing 3 Fibre Towel' Volume 1

DRY-ME-DRY is a history of--and guide to--the remarkable Martex kitchen textile known as "the Amazing 3 Fibre Towel." Its patented cotton-rayon-linen blend became famous among American homemakers of the 1930s for lint-free absorption and speedy evaporation. In the 1950s, eye-popping graphics and a little marketing magic sealed their appeal. Decades later, these towels remain coveted by collectors for how modern they look and how well they work. DRY-ME-DRY is an essential reference work for collectors, dealers, and fans of vintage textiles and mid-century graphics.

About the author

Sarah Horowitz holds a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has worked in the publishing industry since 1991 for such varied outlets as The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Outside magazine, and John Muir Publications. As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in such magazines as I.D., Chicago, and Metropolis, and she frequently contributes to Gardenista, a garden design and outdoor living blog. Sarah has collected Martex Dry-Me-Dry dish towels since 2001. She lives with her husband and son in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Horowitz
• Publisher: Neil Investments Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2018
• EAN: 9781543934076
• ISBN: 978-1-5439-3407-6
• No. of pages: 158
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 277 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 612 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Antiques / Collectibles, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Textiles & Costume