Set for 4 Franciscan Tea Cup and Saucer 4 Piece China Set authentic Desert Rose USA Backstamp Black Franciscan Arch Marks Pink Roses Wedding Gift Set

Set for 2 Franciscan Tea Cup and Saucer 4 Piece China Set Desert Rose USA Backstamp Brown Gladding McBean TV screen Marks Wedding Gift 1950s. This Item is marked with Black "Franciscan Arch" mark, as shown in the picture above. USA Backstamp, Pink Roses and dark green brown details Discontinued. Actual: 1949-1953

Four (4) - Flat Cup is 2 1/4 in tall
Four (4) - Saucer is 5 3/4 in

When the Desert Rose pattern by Franciscan premiered in the 1940s, it was a distinctly American contrast to traditional European bone china. The gamble paid off - Desert Rose would go on to become one of the largest selling casual tableware patterns in the history of dinnerware. Trade names were Franciscan Pottery, Franciscan Ware, and Franciscan for dinnerware products.

The inspiration for Franciscan's Desert Rose dinnerware has been attributed to Annette Honeywell, a California freelance artist. Based on Honeywell's designs, Franciscan artist Mary Winans modeled the Desert Rose tableware design that would go on to be touted as "the most popular pattern ever made in America."

This exquisite free-spirited floral design is a classic combination of pink, green, and brown on a beige background, authentic that comprise this design. The country-fresh appeal has enchanted so many that there is an ever expanding assortment of accessories and variations to tempt avid collectors.

In great condition free from chips, cracks, breaks, stains or discoloration and appears never been used.

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