VTG Blue Ridge Southern Potteries Leaf Serving Dish Colorful Country Holiday

Vintage Blue Ridge Southern Potteries Summertime Leaf Serving Dish Handle TN, USA Preowned in great condition. See all photos as they are part of the description. Vintage Blue Ridge Southern Pottery leaf shape celery dish with handle Summertime pattern (chintz like pattern called Summertime has a pink rose, a purple flower, a red flower with yellow center, and a yellow tulip scattered among various leaves and flower buds. Raised blue cluster of grapes by the handle. The rims and handle are adorned with alternating light blue lines and dots.) Made in USA - Tennessee 40s-50s Mid Century Hand painted Can be seen on page 161 of the Best of Blue Ridge Dinnerware book by Betty and Bill Newbound 10.25” long 6 3/8” at its widest point 6.25” long by 2” wide oval base 1.25” deep Condition: No chips, cracks, crazing, or utensil marks Glaze glossy and clear Production of Blue Ridge dinnerware was begun about 1938 and continued until the factory closure in 1957. The factory, located in Erwin, Tennessee, employed hundreds of girls and women in the local area and trained them to do freehand painting. lilly_coopers_closet