Bread & Butter Plates, Franciscan, Desert Rose, Hand-Painted Earthenware, Gladding McBean, USA, Vintage 1960s

Desert Rose needs no introduction — introduced by Franciscan Ceramics (Gladding McBean & Co.) in 1941, it became the most beloved American dinnerware pattern ever made, and it is not hard to understand why. The hand-painted pink roses in raised relief, the warm off-white earthenware ground, the slightly organic feel of every piece — it is a pattern that makes any table feel like home.

This 6.25-inch bread and butter plate carries the decorator mark only, placing it in the 1960s Gladding McBean production era. Hand-painted, not dishwasher safe. We carry complete place settings, serving pieces, the creamer & sugar set, and the salt & pepper set in Desert Rose — browse the shop for the full collection.

A beautiful replacement piece and a joy for any Desert Rose collector.

• Maker: Franciscan / Gladding McBean & Co., USA
• Pattern: Desert Rose
• Material: Earthenware, hand-painted
• Dimensions: 6.25" diameter
• Era: 1960s (decorator mark)
• Care: Hand wash only; not dishwasher safe
• Condition: Excellent vintage. No issues noted. Please review all photos — all sales final.