Overview
A vibrant example of mid-century American slip-painted dinnerware, featuring a hand-brushed yellow dogwood blossom on a creamy white ground.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Purinton Pottery 'Yellow Dogwood' Oval Platter
Photo reference
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Story
In the early 1950s, American households were undergoing a domestic revolution as synthetic detergents like Tide began to replace traditional soaps, often ruining the delicate overglaze gold and decals of older china.
Maker / Origin
Bernard Purinton moved his pottery operations from Ohio to Pennsylvania in 1941, specializing in a technique called 'slip painting' where colored liquid clay was applied directly to the piece.
Condition & Value
The platter appears to be in excellent vintage condition with a very crisp backstamp and no visible chips or heavy utensil marks. While Purinton was produced in large quantities, the 'Yellow Dogwood' pattern is highly collectible and slightly less common than the Apple or Peony patterns.
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