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Montecito Table Ware and the Montecito Shape:
The Rise and Quiet Farewell of a California Classic
Jun 25
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Montecito Table Ware and the Montecito Shape:
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Breaking the Mold: The Mix-and-Match Revolution of Franciscan Fine China
How a Bold Design Philosophy Transformed Tableware from Being Mundane to a Curated Masterpiece
Jun 18
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Breaking the Mold: The Mix-and-Match Revolution of Franciscan Fine China
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Helen Sprackling and the Rise of Franciscan Fine China
How One Consultant Shaped the Marketing of America’s Most Elegant Fine China
Jun 11
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Helen Sprackling and the Rise of Franciscan Fine China
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George T. James: 2901 Los Feliz Blvd.
The Path to Gladding, McBean
Jun 4
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James Elliot-Bishop
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George T. James: 2901 Los Feliz Blvd.
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May 2025
The Unconventional Leadership of Mary K. Grant: A Trailblazer in Ceramic Design
In the mid-20th century, when the ceramics industry was overwhelmingly dominated by men, Mary K.
May 28
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James Elliot-Bishop
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The Unconventional Leadership of Mary K. Grant: A Trailblazer in Ceramic Design
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George T. James & Esta James: Industrial Design Meets Studio Pottery in Mid-Century Ceramics
Design, Craft, and Nature: The Artistic Legacy of George T. James & Esta James
May 21
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James Elliot-Bishop
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George T. James & Esta James: Industrial Design Meets Studio Pottery in Mid-Century Ceramics
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Franciscan Desert Rose: Separating Myth from Masterpiece
Unraveling Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding America’s Most Beloved Dinnerware
May 14
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Franciscan Desert Rose: Separating Myth from Masterpiece
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Annette Honeywell: A Legacy in Design
How One Artist’s Work Shaped the Legacy of Franciscan Ceramics
May 7
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Annette Honeywell: A Legacy in Design
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April 2025
The Evolution of Franciscan Ware: Crafting an American Icon
Five Decades of Design: The Rise and Legacy of Franciscan Ware
Apr 30
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James Elliot-Bishop
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The Evolution of Franciscan Ware: Crafting an American Icon
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Franciscan Ceramics (1932–1955): From Everyday Tableware to Timeless Collectibles
When Franciscan Ceramics began production in 1932 under Gladding, McBean, its mission was simple: to craft durable, beautiful tableware for the modern…
Apr 23
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James Elliot-Bishop
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Franciscan Ceramics (1932–1955): From Everyday Tableware to Timeless Collectibles
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Welcome to the World of Franciscan Ceramics
Exploring Over 40 Years of Research, Preservation, and Passion for Franciscan Ceramics
Apr 15
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James Elliot-Bishop
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