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The Unexpected History of Vintage Tea Cozy Designs: A Reflection of Domesticity and Social Class
Introduction The humble tea cozy. Often relegated to the dusty corners of antique shops or the pages of vintage cookbooks, it’s a seemingly simple object. Yet, within the knitted stitches and quilted fabrics of vintage tea cosies lies a fascinating history, reflecting changing ideals of domesticity and subtly revealing the social and economic standing of…