Ida B. Wells Tea Towel
The Radical Tea Towel Company

Ida B. Wells Tea Towel

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Ida B. Wells Towel

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was born into slavery in Mississippi and gained her freedom following the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War. At 16, after the death of her parents from yellow fever, she took on the responsibility of supporting her family. She later relocated to Memphis, where she worked as a teacher and journalist, focusing on racial segregation. Her investigations into lynchings led to the destruction of her newspaper offices, forcing her to move to Chicago due to ongoing threats. In addition to her anti-lynching work, she was a dedicated advocate for women's suffrage. In recognition of her impact, she was posthumously awarded a special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee.

Half Panama unbleached cotton (heavy weight, textured finish). Stitched on all four sides. Includes hanging loop. Measures approximately 48cm x 70cm.

Machine wash at 40 degrees max. We recommend that before you use your tea towel for the first time you wash it at least once to soften up the material and make it more absorbent for drying dishes. Please note size can vary slightly.

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The Radical Tea Towel Company

Bea, Tim, and Luke, the founders of The Radical Tea Towel, were inspired by Bea's mother, Pat, who was a radical. Pat was a socialist, a feminist, and a peace campaigner, known for her unwavering loyalty as a mother and grandmother. She lived her values, speaking her mind with politeness and engaging with people from all walks of life. When Pat passed away in 2010, Bea wanted to find a meaningful gift for her partner, David, who shared her mother's politics. Unable to find a political tea towel online, Bea, Tim, and Luke decided to start their own company.

Despite their lack of business experience, they believed that there were others who wanted to give gifts that carried a message, made people think, and offered hope. They designed their own tea towels and had them manufactured in the UK with ethical partners. The response was overwhelming, with customers sharing their designs and blogs on social media, spreading the message of radical history. As they continue to grow their small business, they are proud to educate others about the origins of rights and freedoms.

Though Pat and David would likely tease them for participating in 21st-century social media capitalism, Bea and her family hope they would also be proud of their efforts. With gratitude for the support they've received, they continue to promote their vision of a more progressive and enlightened world through The Radical Tea Towel.

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