Vintage 1940s Priscilla Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin for Household Institute - Set of 4 circa 1949 The Best of Times by Ludwig Bemelmans In the vintage kitchen

In the vintage kitchen

German-American filmmaker and author

so it is quite possible that Rosenthal purchased the plate from JP

this cookbook also holds another interesting story  - a stamp on the inside cover bearing the signature of Ronald W

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Vintage 1940s Priscilla Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin for Household Institute - Set of 4 circa 1949 The Best of Times by Ludwig Bemelmans In the vintage kitchenThe name Priscilla means respectful. In particular, respectful of age, wisdom, and or character. In other words a perfect moniker for 75 year old dishes. {HISTORY} Made in 1949 by Homer Laughlin in West Virginia for the Household Institute, this set of four bread plates features the Priscilla pattern in the Republic shape. With a scalloped edge, a gold rim, delicate embossing, and a series of pretty florals, this pattern was once part of a grocery