‘The Admirable Alphabet of Dr. Johnson’s Definitive Dictionary’ is an illustrated alphabet of highlight words from the first comprehensive dictionary of the English Language, compiled by Dr. Samuel Johnson in 1755. With this alphabet you’ll finally be able to tell a Smellfeast from a Quacksalver, and if you’re worried about Vaticide you can always catch a Rareeshow!

This 100% cotton colour printed teatowel features the Admirable Alphabet design by Joe Waterfield.

Photos by Beth Chalmers