I am happy to present a unique Botanic Garden 9.5 by 7.5 tablemat featuring the Dog Rose or Rosa Canina motif. Like other placemats of this type, the Dog Rose motif on this item is different than found on salad plates or other items. A currently produced salad plate flower, it is accompanied by its customary large Bumble Bee.

PLEASE NOTE: The color on the mat is even and consistent. My lighting is a little uneven so some parts of the mat look darker than they should. In person there is an even nice white background.

These tablemats (also called Melamats) were made back in the 1970's by Clover Leaf of a melamine surface on a wood-like base with a dark foam backing. The surface is very fragile and scratches easily. If these were used at all, they were well taken care of. The flower color is bright and it is in excellent condition with NO SCRATCHES, wear, or other signs of use!


The Dog Rose motif, famous for its huge bee, was an original 1972 flower on salad plates and still remains in production today. It is based on an image found in a 1835 botany book with illustrations by William Clarke,Moral of Flowers, and written by Mrs. Hey.

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Copied from an old flyer, following is documentation regarding use and care:

CLOVER LEAF MELAMATS

MELAMATS are now an established form of protection for polished tables. No other form of table-mat offers quite the same delicacy of colour combined with the almost indestructable durability provided by melamine lamination.

MELAMATS are resistant to high temperature and may be safely used at temperatures exceeding boiling point of water 100C and up to 145C under normal conditions.

MELAMATS are resistant to stains from food and drinks. They are not affected by grease, alcohol or weak domestic acids such as fruit juice.

MELAMATS are highly resistant to warping, and the laminated surface resists scratch marks incurred in normal domestic use. The felt backing protects polished surfaces.

To clean, simply wipe surface with damp cloth or soapy water. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER, as this may damage felt backing.

MADE IN UNITED KINGDOM

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Size	9-1/2" by 7-1/2" and about 1/4" thick
Front / Back	The flower has nice rich color with no fading. Both the matte finish surface and back foam covering are in great condition. There are no signs of use or damage that I can see. The foam back also is in super condition with no missing pieces, rips, tears, or gouges.
Face Background	Very White
Stains	None
Use Marks	None

There are no markings or stickers on the back and there may never have been any ID marks.