Vintage 1930s Homer Laughlin Hostess Pattern Floral Platter circa 1939 Brazil this basket also makes a

this basket also makes a great roomy storage box for kitchen linens

this plate contains no chips or cracks

A previous owners name is handwritten on the front endpaper and dated 1932

this trio of antique porcelain salad plates adds a touch of glimmer to any table

Vintage 1930s Homer Laughlin Hostess Pattern Floral Platter circa 1939 Brazil this basket also makes a{HISTORY} Hostess! It's a word that immediately brings to mind fun times, gracious hospitality, and a bit of magical wizardry when it comes to whipping up a delightful dining experience. The Oxford Dictionary defines a hostess as a woman who receives or entertains guests, but in this case it's a platter. Made in July 1939 by Homer Laughlin in Newell, West Virginia, the Hostess pattern originally debuted in 1929 and came with a black stripe around the