Vintage 1940s Gardenia Flower Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus - Set of Four circa 1944 pickling A striking serving set ready

A striking serving set ready for many more kitchen adventures

how to cook in layers to maximize flavor and consistency

- Holds 10 cups max

it was simply known as Nippon - the name of the region where the dishes were made

Vintage 1940s Gardenia Flower Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus - Set of Four circa 1944 pickling A striking serving set readyA CONTEST OPEN TO NON PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS LAUNCHED THIS BEAUTIFUL PATTERN LINE {HISTORY} A beauty in sight and sentiment, these Gardenia pattern bread plates were made by Homer Laughlin in 1944 for their Eggshell Nautilus series. The winner of a prize contest held by the Vogue Mercantile Institute in New York City in 1943, this pattern was one of three selected to be featured on Homer Laughlin dishware. The lovely thing about