Franciscan's Picnic Earthenware Set of Three

Franciscan's Picnic is a brightly colored pattern of green and yellow flowers at the center on a yellow/cream background. The border features a pattern of alternating white and yellow flowers with an inner and outer rim of green. The pattern came out in 1971 or 1973 Condition: Mint condition, No chips, cracks, crazing, Or discoloration, There are a few ware scratches on the dinnner plate. All three pieces are ink stamped with the Franciscan California Craftsmen stamp. Measures Dinner Plate: 10-3/4" Dia Large Deep Dish: 9-1/4" Dia 2-1/4" Deep Salad Bowl: 9-1/4" Dia 1-1/2" Deep History Franciscan Ware, or Franciscan Pottery as it was first named in 1934, was manufactured by Gladding-McBean and Company of Glendale, CA. Scores of different styles and patterns were produced. In 1962 Gladding McBean and Company merged with the Lock Joint Pipe Company and became Interpace. The Franciscan line continued in California until 1984 when the facility at Glendale was closed and all production moved to England (and later some patterns/pieces were produced in Japan, China and Portugal). It is important to note that not all pieces carry the “Franciscan” mark.. Franciscan China is now only produced in China Replacement.com . lg deep dish 21.99 Sal bowl 26.99 din pl 9.99 E- Bay Is very close to Replacements prices per each item