This
is a set of two 6" side bread / toast plates from Homer Laughlin's Carnival line. These “Carnival”
patterned pieces were included inside the boxes of Mother’s Carnival
Oats some time between the late 1930’s and then through the early 1950’s
(with different colors). Can you wrap your mind around that breakfast
ceramic ware was shipped and put into cardboard boxes with oats? Well
these were collectibles inside of them!
With the success of
Fiesta and other solid colored dinnerware, Quaker Oats decided on
brightly colored breakfast sets. In early November 1937, development
began on a small line that would
make use of Fiesta glazes. Two styles of cups, saucers, and 6"plates
were modeled. At the end of January 1938, all five ringed pieces -
teacup, saucer, 6"
plate, fruit cup, and oatmeal (aka cereal bowl) bowl - were put into
production and sold by
Quaker Oats as "Carnival."
Carnival came in two color assortments. Glazes used in the 1930s were:
dark blue (aka Cobalt), red (aka radioactive red), Fiesta yellow, light green, and ivory. In the 1950s the
color assortment was: dark green (aka forest green), gray, Harlequin yellow, and
turquoise.
Four backstamps
were drawn by the Art Department, however they were not
used. Carnival is the one line made for Quaker Oats that wasn't
marked. Carnival was also one of the few lines make for Quaker Oats
where other potteries didn't share in production.
Perfect for
both display, collecting, or even daily use for that historic charm. With their unique design
and classic style, they are a true treasure for any collector or fan of
Homer Laughlin's iconic Fiesta colors.
We have LOTS of
Mother's Carnival Oats pieces in the store - both the 1930's and 1950's
glaze colors, plus super rare items! Be sure to check out all of them -
we will combine shipping if purchasing more than one listing of anything
in the store!
Included in this set -
(2) 6-1/2” plate, Fiesta® Light Green
Condition:
Very good to excellent preowned vintage condition. No chips or cracks.
Only light utensil
marks on some pieces. Expect the small usual glaze and manufacturing
flaws common to this
line such as glaze skips, sand bumps, and factory imperfections, normal
for Homer Laughlin factory pottery making. Little to no issues on these pieces.
See all pictures.
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Ships via USPS
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