Franciscan Dining Services

Franciscan dining services have graced table tops since 1930s. These colorful ceramics, potted in both earthenware and china and in a wide array of varying patterns and shapes, have come to the attention of collectors in recent years. A wide range of patterns and forms are captured here in over 700 beautiful color photographs. Individual patterns are portrayed, along with five-piece table settings and a variety of serving dishes. Museum pieces and advertising signs round out the presentation in this wide ranging text. A history of the Franciscan ware potteries is included, along with their manufacturer's marks. A listing of the vessel forms available in each pattern and updated values are provided to complete this informative guide.

Info autore

Jeffrey B. Snyder is an editor, writer, and historical archaeologist currently living in Exton, Pennsylvania.

Riassunto

A wide range of the Franciscan line of ceramic dinnerware patterns and forms is portrayed, along with five-piece table settings and a variety of serving dishes, museum pieces and advertising signs. This American tableware is highly regarded by many and this book is their best reference.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jeffrey B. Snyder, Jeffrey B Snyder, Jeffrey B. Snyder
• Editore: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.08.2002
• EAN: 9780764315800
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-1580-0
• Pagine: 160
• Dimensioni: 221 mm x 286 mm x 17 mm
• Peso: 976 g
• Illustrazioni: 750 color photos
• Serie: Schiffer Book for Collectors
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Antiquariato