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Montecito Table Ware and the Montecito Shape:
The Rise and Quiet Farewell of a California Classic
Jun 25 • 
James Elliot-Bishop

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Montecito Table Ware and the Montecito Shape:
The Evolution of Franciscan Ware: Crafting an American Icon
Five Decades of Design: The Rise and Legacy of Franciscan Ware
Apr 30 • 
James Elliot-Bishop
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The Evolution of Franciscan Ware: Crafting an American Icon
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 • 
James Elliot-Bishop

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Franciscan Ceramics (1932–1955): From Everyday Tableware to Timeless Collectibles
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