Vintage Autumn Floral Cake Plate with Gold Rim and Two Handles hawaii There are two small rips

There are two small rips in the green flower base section in the center panel (where the grey handkerchief is displayed (please see photo)

(from Chapter 1: Yoga and Food)

pieces from this pottery can be harder to find these days

There is one small rip  (about an 1" inch long) on page 151

Vintage Autumn Floral Cake Plate with Gold Rim and Two Handles hawaii There are two small ripsEven just a special dessert makes the simplest meal an occasion. Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cook Book, 1959 {HISTORY} From fruit and nut laced to tiered and frosted, nothing warms up the season like a festive cake served on a beautifully decorated plate. This vintage one favors cakes of all colors thanks to its autumn hued color palette. Some cake plates only look attractive with a few types (or colors!) of desserts, but not this beauty here.