I've been trying to research them, but my search has been clouded by a "Scuda Vintage" shop in Long Beach (now closed), a pair of "Scuda flats" made by Blowfish Shoes and the "Scuda underwater drinking apparatus".
sheeeesh
I did however find these relevant links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
I have yet to find anything about who Scuda was/is. Anybody have some knowledge to drop or a link to share?
This brings up yet another reason why I love to thrift. If you asked me last week if I was familiar with Scuda I would have said, "Scuba...huh"? Now I can at least recognize the style. And, if I feel like being pretentious I can walk around saying, "aaaaah yes, that design is Scuda-esque".
In all seriousness, I really do enjoy learning about artists, designers, companies, manufacturers of the past. Finding cool stuff and researching is just one of the ways to do it. To me, Antiques Roadshow and American Pickers is riveting television. Well maybe not riveting, but good stuff nonetheless.
I'm not sure what to do with these napkins yet. I think framing them could be cool? The condition is so nice I can't really see myself using them to wipe my mouth. What do you guys think?
Make them into pillows! Super cute and they would be unique pillows.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! I think framing them would be pretty sweet. I like the idea of turning them into pillows too!
ReplyDeleteSuda was a company owed by Bob Van Allen and another man. Bob Van Allen was an artist born in Pittsburgh, lived in Boston and then New York. I was just told today that he and another man started the company named Scuda and later started the Bob Van Allen Company. He designed many of MAKASA dishes, Wall paper designs, Linens, Flatware among many other things. I am currently running a wallpaper book on eBay that features his wallpaper designs and room designs. Check it out! Item # 220923825728. Thanks and hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteI just found a pair of Scuda pillow cases (extra large, double size) in my great aunt's linen cupboard, using the same colors as your napkins, but different design. It would be great to find some info! They are very thick, and look new. I think the fabric company was Wamsutta, but hard to tell, since most of the label was cut out.
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