Vintage 1940s Gardenia Flower Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus - Set of Four circa 1944 the new laurel's kitchen he carries readers (and eaters)

he carries readers (and eaters) through his land of enticing

it looks like the bottom interior of the bowl has a pink cast to it - that's just a reflection

and accommodating a crowd

Working at various universities along the East Coast throughout his career

Salade Champenoise

Vintage 1940s Gardenia Flower Bread Plates by Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus - Set of Four circa 1944 the new laurel's kitchen he carries readers (and eaters)A 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