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Franciscan Starburst
| Franciscan Starburst was one of the mid-century's most celebrated dinnerware lines from the Modern Americana line by Gladding McBean. Left to right: handled mug, large ash tray, water pitcher, creamer. |  |
| Franciscan Starburst debuted in 1954 and was a frequent gift given to newly weds at that time. Vinegar cruet, flour canister, condiment tray, milk pitcher. |  |
| This full-featured line included atomic bursts against a white speckled background of innovative shapes known as Eclipse and designed by George T. James. Mary Chalmers Brown designed the starburst decoration. Butter dish, footed egg cup, ladle, and gravy boat. |  |
| Individual ash tray, syrup jug, sugar & lid, candleholder. |  |
Franciscan Starburst Informational Websites
I recently became interested in the Franciscan Starburst line of pottery when a friend introduced me to his collection. A search on the internet came up with very few informational sites about this apparently popular collectible. I decided that maybe I should make one of my own, one that gathered information about any and all things Franciscan Starburst related. High hopes, I know :) Here is my work-in-progress: http://www.starburst-dinnerware.com/ Check it out, y'all! I think it's quite informational, even incomplete as it is :)
I'm interested to know if anyone has any suggestions for other websites to check out. Or even suggestions of something I should research to include on the site I'm working on.
Re: Franciscan Starburst
I think this pattern captures the period better than any other, and is frankly why I love it.