This set of four turquoise blue tea cups from Homer Laughlin is a must-have for any collector. This set has four tea coffee cups. 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 -

(4) 2-3/8” tea coffee cup, Fiesta® Turquoise Blue

Condition: Very good to excellent preowned vintage condition. No chips or cracks. 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. One more noticeable sand bump on one of them, otherwise no issues on these pieces. See all pictures.