Rosebank Furnishing Fabrics – Mid-Century British Textile Advertisement (1950s)

Description

Rosebank Furnishing Fabrics – Mid-Century British Textile Advertisement (1950s)

Description:
This vibrant and charming 1950s vintage advertisement showcases the stylish offerings of Rosebank Furnishing Fabrics, manufactured by Turnbull & Stockdale Ltd., Manchester. The ad promotes an exquisite selection of decorative fabrics designed for various home settings, including the drawing room, nursery, bedroom, and dining room—each with its own beautifully illustrated vignette.

Notable fabric styles featured include:

• No. 2753 – A bold, hand-printed linen perfect for the drawing room.

• No. 2031 “Cubaland” – A delightful satin-faced fabric designed for the nursery, complete with playful animal and balloon motifs.

• No. 2369 – Elegant magnolia-printed linen ideal for bedrooms.

• No. 2638B – Union cloth in several rich tones for a refined dining room aesthetic.

This classic British ephemera celebrates the post-war interior design boom, where home fashion and fabric design played a major role in expressing modern domestic style.

• Date: Circa 1950s

• Mounted Size: Approximately 19 x 27 cm, on black card

• Artist: Uncredited (typical for commercial textile ads of the period)

• Condition Note: This is a genuine vintage advertisement. As such, it may show light age-related signs such as mild yellowing or soft edges, which only enhance its nostalgic charm.

This piece is ideal for collectors of vintage home décor, textile design, mid-century advertising, and British interior heritage.

Ref: TWA 5