Table Settings

[penandpaper]

I'm working on a story where a table is analogous to the relationships an older lady has had throughout her life. The place settings need to not only match the husband/lover at the time, but more importantly, the year. The problem is I don't remember what an early 1970's place setting looked like. Any help: common themes that existed, trinkets that were popular, styles of silverware or cloth would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks to everyone in advance for offering suggestions. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I'm working on a story where a table is analogous to the relationships an older lady has had throughout her life. The place settings need to not only match the husband/lover at the time, but more importantly, the year. The problem is I don't remember what an early 1970's place setting looked like. Any help: common themes that existed, trinkets that were popular, styles of silverware or cloth would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks to everyone in advance for offering suggestions. It is greatly appreciated.

What social class do your characters belong to? It makes a big difference, you know. I was a young husband in the '70's and table settings consisted of our wedding stainless flatware whatever plates we had on hand!

 

[Elianna]

I suggest going to a used bookstore and finding an old illustrated cookbook. It'll have dishware that was popular, and colors. I seem to remember a lot of orange and browns with bold florals. Dark wood serving dishes in funky shapes. Of course, that was late 70's.

I have an old Joy of Cooking that describes how to set tables with diagrams. It's dated 1970. It also has a recipe for cooked armidillo.

 

[penandpaper]

Middle socio-economic income. He's a well trained carpenter; however, they're still young. I'm incorporating some bowls that he made, but would like something nastalgic oriented alongside it as well. Thanks again for the help.