What's the "Theme" on this Men's 50's Pink Novelty Print?

[fast_eddies_retro_rags]

What\'s the \"Theme\" on this Men\'s 50\'s Pink Novelty Print?

It's sort of like a chess print?...but with eagles and a bull's head sort of thingie...and an astronomy dealie...Help? What is going on?

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[themerchantsofvintage]

Beowulf comes to mind for some reason - old English or Celtic royal theme? The castle/rook certainly has a chess feel.

 

[Coutureallure]

Is this another Heraldry print? I've had several late 50's shirtwaists with Heraldic images.

 

[Elsewhere]

family crests & heraldry - yes

 

[fast_eddies_retro_rags]

Cool! I hadn't even thought of the whole Old English/crest thing. Thanks so much, guys!

 

[ladieswholunch]

Yes, heraldic. My ex used to paint heraldic shields so I know way too much about the subject.