From post World War II until the end of the swinging 1960s, cocktail napkins were al the rage. Today, they’re highly collectible and usable, too. We love that they’re fun and cheeky, and they provide a humorous and historical snapshot of mid-20th-century American life. Embellished with rhymes and iconic figures, napkins evoke nostalgia today.

A great reference is Fun Linens and Handkerchiefs of the 20th Century by Elizabeth Scofield and Peggy Zalamea.