These two different blue willow cake plates are in pristine condition and very hard to find. It became popular at the end of the 18th century in england when, in its standard form, it was developed by english ceramic artists combining and adapting motifs inspired by fashionable handpainted blueandwhite wares imported from china. Though lupe doesnt understand the importance that the plate represents janeys life prior to the familys financial hardships and the hope of a better life she understands that its important to. To janey larkin, the blue willow plate was the most beautiful thing in her life, a symbol of the home she could only dimly remember.
The lovers, overtaken on the bridge by her father, are transformed by the gods into birds and flutter beyond his reach. Blue willow is most definitely a book from my childhood that stuck with me. Janey tells lupe the story of the plate as its been told to her. The story of the willow plate by leslie thomas kirkus. Willow was named for a pattern that pictures a bridge, birds, willow trees, and. The original copper plate, worn to the thinness of paper, the first and earliest rendering of this celebrated deisgn, is preserved at coalport, a treasured relic. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
This pair of plates feature the blue willow pattern with asian style scenery with a geometric fretwork trim. The willow pattern book on youtube tells story that is illustrated on. A plate of willow ware, the familiar household pattern, is the subject of one of the intalgiogravure pictures illustrating china and pottery of our forefathers. There are eight dinner plates and four dessert plates. Booths real old willow china for sale switch to sizes. The design was printed on a transfer which was applied to the plate. There, i could imagine the ivory tower life of the mandarins daughter, the escape across a footbridge, the willow tree setting. From charles lambs essay 2pp, and an introduction to the willow pattern by alexander moring. Prices are in uk pounds and approximate us dollar equivalents. The photos i took there in my own story reminded me of the story of the blue willow china pattern, and of the place a single blue willow plate held in the story of the little girl who found her happy ending.
This platter is in fantastic condition with minor wear scratches on. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Blue willow antique china, antique dinnerware, vintage. Now that her father was an itinerant worker, janey didnt have a home she could call her own or any real friends, as her family had to keep moving, following the crops from farm to farm. How to start collecting blue willow china dinnerware on ebay. Blue willow is a realistic childrens fiction book by doris gates, published in 1940. Turner made a specialty of chinese designs in blue underglaze. Janey has one prized possession, a blue willow plate given to her a long time ago. Ncsscbc notable childrens trade book in the field of social studies. Thomas turner, who went from worcester in 1772 to caughley in shropshire, brought his factory into prominence. Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures. Susan striker is an art teacher at new lebanon, north street, and glenville schools, in greenwich, connecticut. Search online for author events, books to order, recommendations or the newest book club pick. Blue willow bookshop west houstons neighborhood book shop.
Blue willow china has been made in many different countries. Willow pattern may very well be the most recognizable and beloved pattern in vintage china. Ltd this company produced its first blue willow dishes in 1790, and it marked many of their pieces old willow on the back. I have ten 6 plates that i use as bread and butters or dessert plates, with my white china. The story of the willow pattern was turned into a comic opera in 1901 called the willow pattern. Listen now to this story of the little world on the willow plate, by an author unknown. Someday, janey promised the willow plate, with its picture of a real house. Have kids illustrate their favorite part of the story on a. To janey larkin, the blue willow plate was the most beautiful thing in. Written by a librarian who worked with migrant children in fresno, california, this story of a. Blue willow china originated in england even though the blue willow pattern has a chinese look and story more on that later, it was actually created in england in 1780 by engraver thomas.
Up for sale is a set of 2 bread and butter plates in the pattern blue willow. Janeys treasured blue willow plate is her means of hanging onto the past with hope for the future. The willow pattern is a distinctive and elaborate chinoiserie pattern used on ceramic kitchenhousewares. The history of chinas willow pattern by design abc radio. Be reminded of your moms or grand moms china and feel cozy when you look at your empty plates. Blue willow bookshop serves west houston as well as the greater houston area with opinionated advice and our favorite books, games and gifts. Early and rare 19th century oversized blue willow serving. The story of the willow pattern plate by non stated and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story has inspired plays, books, and, of course, beautiful ceramics of all shapes and colors.
Do not leave comments trying to sell or buy here ive been collecting staffordshires liberty blue patriotic dinnerware technically, its. These plates feature an asian inspired design typical of the style and period. Unfollow antique blue willow plates to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. They produced their blue willow italian design from 1816 until the present. The chinese fable of an eloping couple transforming into doves became of one the most identifiable design elements of 18th and 19th century crockery, known as the willow pattern. Blue willow tells the tale of star crossed lovers who are persecuted and turned into birds by benevolent gods so that they can fly away together. Shop willow blue 20piece dinnerware set overstock 7731820. A young girl, janey has one treasured possession, a blue willow plate. China and dinnerwareblue willowvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Ridgway semi china blue willow platter transfer plate 14 x 11 antique blue willow semi vit buffalo pottery 1916 serving platter plate 9. A chinese temple, there it stands, built upon the river sands.
A 1931 newbery honor book, it is quite refreshing to read this tale of a young girl tired and weary of moving with her father and mother from job to job, place to place, with no roots. It was also told in a 1914 silent film called story of the willow pattern. Cake stand one is 8 34 in size and second one is 9 14. Aug 7, 20 the willow pattern book on youtube tells story that is illustrated on the blue willow plate. A retelling of the legend, on which the willow plate design. They were old fashioned when your grandparents were children and are as beautiful now as they were 200 years ago. It actually looks like porcelain when printed on the surface of the. The history of the willow pattern, introduced into britain in about 1780 and the story the design is alleged to depict adapted from an. It was the first time i had to work to read a book. Here in adaptation from the chinese, is the legend of the mandarins daughter who loved the lowly clerk, and of how the story is perpetuated in the famous pattern. Hic yk316 blue willow dinner plates, fine white porcelain, set of 4, 10. Can anyone identify the mark on this old 8 34 willow pattern plate. Written by a librarian who worked with migrant children in fresno, california, this story of a migrant girl who longs for a permanent home was considered groundbreaking in its portrayal of contemporary workingclass life in america.
Royal worcester in the late 1700s and early 1800s, this company produced many bone china blue willow dishes that department stores sold. Blue willow see history and lore and overall blue willow index, first made in england over 200 years ago, is said to be americas favorite patterned ware. At times the pattern seems difficult to find from local retail sources, and now is one of those difficult times. Blue willow is one of the books that i keep in my bookcase and read on a monthly basis because the basic truths it reveals bring you back to real life. Story of an immigrant farm family, set in the san joaquin valley in the early 1900s. This very early 18001820 english blue willow serving or turkey platter is in ironstone and in a light blue willow pattern. Early and rare 19th century oversized blue willow serving platter.
The willow pattern is an oriental pattern, most often seen in blue and white, that. The scene with its willow tree covers the central part of plate, dish or bowl, with a border of butterflies, daggers, a fret or other motif. For a larger photograph and more information, click on more details below. Booths real old willow china lovers of blue and white. Susan striker is an art teacher at new lebanon, north street. China and dinnerware blue willow vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Two birds flying high, a chinese vessel, sailing by. Churchill willow blue georgian shape at replacements, ltd.
The story of the willow pattern plate by non stated and a great selection of related books. Located on the edges of the energy corridor and memorial neighborhoods, we have staffers and loyal readers from katy, spring branch, memorial. Blue willow by doris gates 9780140309249 beautiful feet books. Those childhood nights i ate at your table, where lifes mysteries were broken and shared i studied the blue willow plates you set each night. Apr 23, 2012 willow pattern may very well be the most recognizable and beloved pattern in vintage china. Pure country weavers willow blue large soft comforting china throw blanket. He, or she wove a tail that is not a tranquil one, but touches on the familiar human story of unrequited. The plate pictures a stand of willow trees, a river, a bridge and three people. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
It describes clearly the depth of a childs emotions and reminds adults that very few children live in a childs world nowadays. Willow willow pattern has been made in england since 1780. I wonder how many children, today, are familiar with the willow plate pattern that most adults know so well. This platter is in fantastic condition with minor wear scratches on base and not on the face of the platter.
The base is marked to the underside blue willow warranted with an unknown hallmark. See more ideas about blue willow china, blue and willow pattern. Blue willow dishes were front row for both the creation of international myth and family dinner stories. Willow plate story, 2 two birds flying high, a chinese vessel, sailing by. Swansea from 1811 to 1870, swansea produced dinnerware, and collectors often seek their blue willow dishes for sale. Liberty blue patriotic dinnerware leslie anne tarabella.
Someday, janey promised the willow plate, with its picture of a real house, her family would once again be able to set down roots in a community. You can scarce find a person who doesnt remember that design on their grandmas good dishes or their moms teapot. The pattern has been copied by factories in many countries, including germany, japan, and the united states. Her most treasured possession is a blue willow plate that had once belonged. Blue willow is an important fictional account of the dust bowl and the great depression, and has been called the grapes of wrath for children. The story appeared in good housekeeping and might have a plus sale interest for antiquarians. Called the juvenile grapes of wrath, it was named a newbery honor book in 1941. Robert van gulik also used some of the idea in his chinese detective novel the willow pattern. You can look up these marks in several different books that cover marks. A grouping of antique blue willow plates from william adams in staffordshire, england.
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