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Fiestaware
The Story of Fiestaware:
The Homer Laughlin China Company was founded in 1871 when brothers Homer and Shakespeare Laughlin won a $5,000 competition posed by the East Liverpool, Ohio, city council to anyone who would construct a factory that produced whiteware--the trend in ceramics at the time. In developing his ceramics company, owner Homer Laughlin's goal was to produce finely crafted dinnerware that was also affordable enough for every family to enjoy. The company had many major milestones, including becoming the first U.S. ceramic manufacturer to produce American china in the mid-1880s. In addition, the Homer Laughlin plant (now in Newell, West Virginia) continued to rapidly progress in technical advancements and expansions until it was the largest domestic pottery manufacturer--an honor that is still true today. The company's greatest achievement, however, is the creation of its popular Fiestaware line in 1935. Many of the early art deco shapes have become highly valuable to both collectors and museums, but--true to Homer Laughlin's mission--Fiestaware is still produced today for everyday use at affordable prices.

Fiestaware Shamrock Green 855 20-Piece Place Setting First Production Year 2003	Fiestaware Plum 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 2002	Fiestaware Sunflower Yellow 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 2001
Fiestaware Cinnabar 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 2000	Fiestaware Persimmon 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1995	Fiestaware Sea Mist 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1991
Fiestaware Periwinkle 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1989	Fiestaware Turquoise 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1988	Fiestaware Cobalt 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1986
Fiestaware Rose 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1986	Fiestaware Black 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1986	Fiestaware White 855 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 First Production Year 1986

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