Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Part of the bestselling dinnerware pattern in American history, this serving dish exemplifies the informal grace of Southwestern hospitality. First made in California and now produced in various countries, Franciscan dinnerware achieved immediate popularity when it appeared in the late 1930s and ranks as a prized collectible, particularly the American-made pieces (pre-1984). Apple (1940) and Desert Rose (1941) are the only continuously produced Franciscan patterns. Today's Franciscan dinnerware (the name honors colonial California's mission-founding priests) fulfills contemporary expectations, going safely into the dishwasher, microwave, and freezer. This dish's sculpted pink desert roses and green leaves are set against a pale sand background. Perfect for serving a variety of raw vegetables, olives, or candies, the dish has three compartments; the middle compartment holds 2 cups and the ends about 1 cup each. The dish is 16 inches long and 12-1/2 inches wide. --Fred Brack
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