Vintage 1920s Homer Laughlin Yellow and Orange Floral Platter - Newell Shape by Frederick H. Rhead circa 1928-mid 1930s hinges Hotch Potch Pickle

Hotch Potch Pickle

None of these flaws affect the sturdiness or usefulness of the platter

taupe and gold

thanks to their shiny glaze they are an eye-catching detail of table settings long ago that still remain quite handy today  - just for entirely different purposes

That's just the sort of helper everybody needs in the kitchen

Vintage 1920s Homer Laughlin Yellow and Orange Floral Platter - Newell Shape by Frederick H. Rhead circa 1928-mid 1930s hinges Hotch Potch Pickle{HISTORY} There's one detail about dish patterns from the 1920s that make them stand out in comparison to other serving pieces from other eras. These 1920s beauties often contain the color black as a prominent part of the color palette when it comes to florals and stripes, shading, and details. Not a typical color choice often seen again until the 1970s and beyond, black in the 1920s was stylish and modern, sophisticated and sleek, an artistic choice