In the early twentieth century, California potteries were making useful dinnerware and kitchen pieces, glazed tiles, garden ware, and terra-cotta building tiles. Decorations were inspired by Mexican designs, the Arts & Crafts movement, Spanish-Moorish influences, and the art deco style.…
Ornate Victorian furniture began to lose its popularity in the last few years of the nineteenth century. A new style called Mission or Arts and Crafts emerged at the beginning of the twentieth century. This simple, functional furniture was usually…
Q: I have an orange Franciscan El Patio ball-shaped water jug that has an 'F' mark. Can you suggest an age and value? A: The El Patio line of Franciscan dinnerware was introduced in early 1934. It remained in production…