Description
This listing is for a Vintage (New Old Stock with original tag) & in excellent condition unused linen towel "Points Of The Horse" by Ulster, featuring the very famous equine artistry of Sam Savitt. The towel is a beautiful soft mint green color. There is a thick band in a soft brown color that runs around the towel featuring everything that a horsemen would need, boots, saddle, whip....and more. The towel features a beautiful horse shown in full profile with the name of the towel in capital letters at the center of the bottom of the towel. The horse stands tall, one hoof up as the features are identified by number that correspond to the right side of the towel entitled Points of the Horse. The left top side of the towel gives a brief history on Facts About Horses. The horse drawing is quite large & this towel could easily be framed. The top & bottom edges of the towel are stitched with all stitching tight with no edge fraying. The left corner features the SAVITT signature in all capital letters with the copyright symbol. Below the Savitt name you will find All Pure Linen in all capital letters. The name of the towel, Points Of The Horse, by ULSTER, is in the center. To the right are the words Made in Ireland. The towel measures approximately 30 1/2" L x 19 1/2" W. The towel shows no signs of ever being used. I have not washed or ironed the towel. It is in as found condition from a recent estate sale. What a gorgeous towel to own! The horse is lovely to look at. Sam Savitt horse memorabilia is very collectible. A beautiful way to start collecting Savitt horses or a wonderful piece to add to your collection. The last two photos show examples of other Sam Savitt linen towels that are currently available in my Shop. A little about Sam Savitt: Sam Savitt (1917-2000) was an equine artist, author & illustrator. He was the official illustrator of the US Equestrian Team. Savitt is renowned for his passionate portrayal of horses. Sam Savitt lived in North Salem, NY on a farm he called One Horse Farm. One of the most beautiful quotes attributed to Sam Savitt is the following "The horse is beauty, strength, rhythm, & action. To really know & understand him, to capture his magnificence with pencil or brush, will to me be forever challenging." As an admirer & collector of his work, this quote will always come to mind when viewing how beautifully he portrayed his love of the horse. All pre-owned items have been previously loved. Please feel free to send me a conversation if you have any questions. Thank you for looking. Points Of The Horse Sam Savitt Tea Towel/Ulster Linen Towel/Sam Towel/Savitt
