1986 “Thanksgiving” Collector Plate by Jessie Willcox Smith – Edwin M. Knowles Fine China – Limited Edition handmade needlework Pieces like this lidded creamer

Pieces like this lidded creamer were meant to withstand heavy use while maintaining a polished presentation

or as a sophisticated dessert coupe

part of Corning Ware’s cheerful lineup of floral designs that captured the bright optimism of late-70s and early-80s kitchenware

while the other gazes forward with unmistakable retro sass — complete with long lashes and pale blue eyes

1986 “Thanksgiving” Collector Plate by Jessie Willcox Smith – Edwin M. Knowles Fine China – Limited Edition handmade needlework Pieces like this lidded creamerCelebrate the warmth of the harvest season with this 1986 limited edition collector plate from the Jessie Willcox Smith Childhood Holiday Memories series, produced by Edwin M. Knowles Fine China. Titled Thanksgiving, this second issue in the series captures the nostalgic charm of childhood through the eyes of a young boy standing amidst autumn corn stalks and pumpkins a tender portrayal of gratitude and simplicity. Crafted under the sponsorship of the