Vintage 1950s Embroidered Pot Holder with Hook fabric But unlike the real Victorians

But unlike the real Victorians of the 1800s

Ada was inspired by the precise cooking techniques and instruction of America's Fannie Farmer and wanted to create something of equal value for her own country

it most likely was intended for use as a relish dish - a rare treasure amongst prized KT & K ironstone

suggesting an Asian theme

The back coverboard is pulling away from the spine  exposing the cloth binding (please see photos) but the book itself is completely intact

Vintage 1950s Embroidered Pot Holder with Hook fabric But unlike the real Victorians{HISTORY} In the 1950s, when you went to grab a pot off the stove or a dish from the oven, you reached for your favorite hand embroidered pot holder. The one with the cute little face, the bright blue eyes and the sweetly surprised expression. We can almost hear her saying "Oh how did it turn out!?" Thinly padded with a hanger hook for easy storage and display, this vintage potholder is the size of a Kaiser roll and contains a portrait of a kitchen