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Franciscan Ware, or Franciscan Pottery as it was first named in 1934, was manufactured by Gladding-McBean and Company of Glendale, CA. Scores of different styles and patterns were produced. In 1962 Gladding McBean and Company merged with the Lock Joint Pipe Company and became Interpace. Franciscanware was produced in California until 1984 when the facility at Glendale was closed and all production moved to England. Johnson Brothers of England then produced some of the patterns in England (later some patterns/pieces were produced in Japan, China and Portugal). It is important to note that not all pieces carry a “Franciscan” mark. Unless you are familiar with a particular pattern, you may not recognize it as “Franciscan.” I carry mostly those patterns produced in California but also a few made in England and China which I list separately. Even those pieces made in California have slight variations due to mold changes, or, for those which are hand-painted, the skill of the painter. I have pieces from one hundred and sixty-six Franciscan patterns. I always think of Desert Rose for Easter (although Wild Flower would work equally well), Ivy for St. Patrick's Day, October for Thanksgiving and Apple for Christmas. Franciscan China is now only produced in China. While some of the English glassware is listed with the English dinnerware, the pieces produced in the USA by Fostoria (Cabaret) and Tiffin (Madeira) are listed under Glassware.

Amapola Franciscan's Amapola design has a floral center with a Dijon mustard colored background and a brown raised rim.
Antiqua Franciscan's Antigua is Whitestone ware. It has a white background with a wide trim done in golden-brown tones. The pattern was introduced in 1966.
Antique Green Franciscan Antique Green was produced from 1966 to 1976. It has a cream background with an embossed green border and gold rim.
Apple (English) The English version of Franciscan's Apple design is slightly smaller than the California pottery. The Wedgwood Group produced this pattern from 1985-2003.
Apple (USA) Franciscan's Apple pattern is one of the most popular patterns. It is also one of the hand-painted designs. This pattern is one of the older ones, first appearing in 1940. This pottery has a cream background with an apple and leaf border. Although Franciscan is no longer manufacturing pottery in California or England, it is still being produced in China. Pieces with the California backstamp are the older, more desirable pieces.
Arcadia Franciscan Arcadia has a cream background with gold trim and a band of leaves around the rim. There were several versions with either gold, blue, maroon or green leaves. It was produced from 1953 to 1978.
Autumn Franciscan's Autumn design is typical of the designs of the 1950s. Autumn came out in 1955. This design is done in what is called the coupe shape.
Beverly Franciscan Beverly is a Masterpiece China pattern dating back to 1941. It has a cream background, gold accents and slender lines.
Bird 'N Hand The Franciscan Bird 'N Hard pattern was produced in 1968 by the TKK Company of Japan for Interpace. It is Whitestone Ware with a design of black birds, berries, flowers and leaves.
Blanc Franciscan Blanc is a Family China pattern produced from 1965 to 1968. It is a solid off-white pattern.
Blue Bell Green House Series This Franciscan pattern is from the Greenhouse Series. It has a white background with blue flowers and green leaves. It is not embossed but has a smooth finish.
Blue Dawn We don't know very much about this pattern. I haven't been able to find it in any books or on the web. It is a solid colored pattern, sort of a sky blue.
Blueberry Franciscan's blueberry pattern has a cream background with white and blue flowers.
Bountiful Franciscan Bountiful is probably one of the last hand-painted patterns produced in California. It has multi-colored fruit on the rim with a pale green background. The pattern was produced from 1983 to 1984.
Bouquet (USA) Franciscan Bouquet is one of the later earthenware patterns dating from 1980. It has a tannish background with a floral spray.
Café Royal Franciscan's Cafe Royal is one of the four variations of the "Desert Rose" pattern. It is the same basic pattern as the popular "Desert Rose" but with different coloring. It has a dark tan background with cream colored roses and brown leaves.
Cameo Franciscan introduced Cameo in 1959 as part of its Masterpiece China. It is an exquisite pattern of cream china with a border of gold stars surrounded by a circle of white dots.
Cantata Franciscan Cantata is from their Whitestone Line. It was produced from 1965 to 1972. It has a white background with olive colored leaves and blue and turquoise flowers.
Carmel Franciscan's Masterpiece China pattern, Carmel, was introduced in 1952. It features delicate pink flowers with grey and black leaves. The background is a cream with a platinum trim.
Chesnut Weave The Franciscan Chesnut Weave earthenware pattern has a cream background with an embossed cream border of criss-crossing lines and a reddish-brown trim and inner circle. It had sister patterns: Golden Weave, Dutch Weave and Mint Weave. This pattern came out in 1978 and was discontinued in 1983.
Cloud Nine The Franciscan Cloud Nine Whitestone pattern came out in 1960. It is a simple design done in all white.
Concord Franciscan Concord features gold trim, a wide green border and an inner band of gold grapes with green leaves. The pattern was produced from 1952 to 1965.
Coronado Aqua Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Coronado Coral Glossy Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Coronado Coral Matte Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Coronado White Matte Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Coronado Yellow Glossy Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Coronado Yellow Matte Franciscan Potteries made the Coronado pattern in several colors and finishes. The Coronado pattern itself came out in 1936 and was one of the earliest Franciscan patterns.
Country Craft Almond Cream Franciscan Country Craft Earthenware came out in 1981, shortly before the company ceased production in California. This line featured a cream, speckled background with colored borders.
Country Craft Blue Skies Franciscan Country Craft Earthenware came out in 1981, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Country Craft Peachy Pink Franciscan Country Craft Earthenware came out in 1981, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Country Craft Russet Brown Franciscan Country Craft Earthenware came out in 1981, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Daffodil Greenhouse Series This Franciscan Daffodil pattern is from the 1975 Greenhouse Series. It is earthenware and features yellow daffodils on a white background with a green rim. The pattern was produced until 1978.
Daisy Franciscan's Daisy pattern dates back to 1960 (remember the flower children?) It offers a cream background with delicate yellow daisies and pale blue flowers.
Daisy Wreath The Franciscan Daisy Wreath earthenware pattern was introduced in 1975. It consists of a series of large and small yellow and pink flowers around the rim.
Del Mar Franciscan's Del Mar china is one of the older patterns, dating back to 1957. It really looks like 1950s pattern with its blue geometric designs.
Del Monte Franciscan Del Monte was produced from 1941 to 1962. It features a cream background with a gold rim and a gold rope inner band.
Desert Rose (China) Johnson Brothers (of Josiah Wedgwood) began producing Desert Rose in China in 2004. It is still in production. The maker states this dinnerware is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Desert Rose (England) After Interpace closed their plant in California, they sold the rights to Franciscan dinnerware to the Wedgwood Company in England. The English versions have a slightly different look to them. The English Desert Rose pattern was produced in Staffordshire probably by the Johnson Brothers division of Wedgwood. The English version started in 1985 and was discontinued in 2003.
Desert Rose (USA) Franciscan's Desert Rose is not the oldest but probably the most recognizable Franciscan pattern (followed closely by Apple and Ivy). The pattern dates back to 1941. It has a cream background with pink roses and green leaves on the border. It was first of four "Desert Rose" variation patterns by Franciscan, the others being Meadow Rose, Twilight Rose and Cafe Royal. After 1985 the production of this pattern moved to England. After 2002 production moved to China but in my opinion, the look and quality of the dinnerware is not the same.
Dogwood The Franciscan Dogwood pattern, in my estimation, is unique among the Franciscan line. It has a cream background with white dogwood blossoms and green leaves. What makes it unique is its heavy glaze. The pattern came out in 1975 and I haven't seen any other patterns that have that same look with the heavy glaze.
Duet Franciscan Duet is one of the patterns that was produced by using decals under the glaze. It sports two-toned pink flowers with pale gray leaves on an off-white background.
Dutch Weave The Franciscan Dutch Weave earthenware pattern has a cream background with a embossed cream border of criss-crossing lines and a blue trim and inner circle. It had sister patterns, Golden Weave, Mint Weave and Chesnut Weave. This pattern came out in 1978.
Echo Franciscan's Echo pattern is hard to describe. It looks like a series of snow flakes and small branches. The snow flakes are pink while the branches are two-toned green.
El Patio Aqua Glossy El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934.
El Patio Coral Glossy El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934.
El Patio Coral Matte El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
El Patio Gray Matte El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
El Patio Pale Yellow Matte El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
El Patio Red El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy. El Patio Red is actually a more orange flame color.
El Patio Redwood Glossy El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
El Patio White Matte El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
El Patio Yellow El Patio is the oldest pattern produced by Franciscan. It is solid colored and dates back to 1934. Like the Coronado series, it came in several colors and two different finishes, matte and glossy.
Emerald Isle Emerald Isle is a Franciscan Discovery China pattern that dates back to 1965. The background is green with concentric black and brown circles and a sylistic pattern in the center.
Encanto Franciscan produced the Encanto pattern starting in 1948. The plain Encanto pattern is cream colored. I took a picture of the front and back so you can see the old Gladden McBean backstamp.
English Rock Rose Franciscan produced English Rock Rose from 1978 to 1981. One of their brighter patterns, it features orange, yellow and red flowers with green leaves.
Fan Tan Franciscan Fan Tan is another of its Whitestone patterns. This one dates from 1961. It is done in tan and cream with a black design.
Fern Dell/Ferndel Franciscan's Ferndel/Fern Dell is a spray of fern fronds in various colors on a cream background. It uses the same shaped mold as Autumn and was made in 1957.I have found two different spellings from two reliable sources for this pattern so I am not sure which is the correct one.
Fire Dance Franciscan produced Fire Dance for only one year - 1978. It is a solid-colored reddish/orange dinnerware.
Floral Franciscan's Floral pattern was one of the more popular 1970s patterns and one of the most colorful. It has a cream background, green border and bright purple, gold, pink and orange flowers with green leaves.
Forget-Me-Not Franciscan's Forget-Me-Not pattern is made of earthenware and is one of the hand-painted designs. It has a cream background with delicate blue Forget-Me-Not flowers and green leaves going all around the border. The patternwas produced from 1978 to 1984.
Fresh Fruit (Eng) Franciscan began producing Fresh Fruit in England in 1984 (even before they officially closed the California facilities. Produced ceased in 1997.
Fresh Fruit (USA) The Franciscan Fresh Fruit pattern was introduced from 1980 to 1983. It is one of their hand-painted earthenware patterns and has a cream background, green trim and various fruits.
Fresh Fruit (small) This was Franciscan's original Fresh Fruit Pattern from 1949. It features a cream background with yellow rim and a circle of various small fruits.
Fruit This Franciscan Fruit pattern dates to 1963. Each piece features a different fruit.
Garden Party Franciscan's Garden Party has a pale yellow background with darker yellow and pink flowers all over. The pattern dates to 1974.
Garland Fashion Manor Franciscan produced this Garland pattern from 1966 to 1972. The shape is the same as the Hacienda Gold and Green.
Gingersnap Franciscan's Gingersnap has a cream background with an orange scroll border and a circle of organge vines in the center. The pattern dates back to 1974.
Golden Weave The Franciscan Golden Weave earthenware pattern has a cream background with a embossed cream border of criss-crossing lines and a mint green trim and inner circle. It had sister patterns, Mint Weave, Dutch Weave and Chesnut Weave. This pattern came out in 1978.
Greenhouse Franciscan produced the Greenhouse series from 1975 to 1978. The Greenhouse pattern alone consisted of serving pieces to accompany the other Greenhouse Series patterns; i.e.: Blue Bell, Daffodil, Poppy, and Sweet Pea. It featured green leaves but no flowers.
Grey Renaissance Franciscan Grey Renaissance dates back to 1948. It was one of several Renaissance patterns. It was a Masterpiece china with a cream backgound, wide grey patterned border and gold trim (there is also one with platinum trim).
Hacienda Gold Franciscan made two colors in the Hacienda pattern, green and gold. The Gold Hacienda has a white, slightly speckled background, yellow Southwest Indian-like zig-zag border. The center has concentric circles of yellow with loops and a repetition of the border surrounding a white flower in the center. The pattern dates back to 1964 and was the first of the two Hacienda colors.
Hacienda Green Franciscan made two colors in the Hacienda pattern, green and gold. The Green Hacienda has a white, slightly speckled background, green Southwest Indian-like zig-zag border. The center has concentric circles of green with loops and a repetition of the border surrounding a white flower in the center. The pattern dates back to 1965 and was the second of the two Hacienda colors.
Happy Talk Happy Talk is one of Franciscan's older patterns, dating aback to 1959. It has a white background with pink flowers and gray leaves.
Hawaii Hawaii by Franciscan is Whitestone ware. It has a white background and a wide border of green leaves on yellow/orange. The pattern dates to 1967.
Heritage Franciscan's Heritage has a whilte background with spray of two-tone green flowers in the center. There is a two-tone green border with leaves and scrolls. The pattern was only produced from 1960 to 1969.
Huntington Franciscan Huntington was produced from1948 to 1981. It has an off-wite background with platinum trim.
Indian Summer Indian Summer comes from Franciscian's Family China line. It has a white background with sprays of autumn colored leaves. It dates from 1958.
Indigo Franciscan Indigo is a Masterpiece China pattern. It ws produced from 1970 to 1976. It has a white backgroun with a rim of black and platinum.
It's a Breeze Franciscan It's a Breeze is a Whitestone pattern from 1959. It offers sprays of turquoise and green flowers.
Ivy (England) After Interpace closed their plant in California, they sold the rights to Franciscan dinnerware to the Wedgwood Company in England. The English versions have a slightly different look to them. The English Ivy pattern was produced from 2000 to 2003.
Ivy USA) Ivy is another of Franciscan's more popular patterns. It was a hand-painted, embossed design with two shades of ivy around the border on a cream-colored background. The pattern dates to 1948.
Jamoca Franciscan's Jamoca has a dark brown background with a center of golden yellow flowers. The border boasts the same golden yellow flowers with golden yellow filigree. The pattern dates from 1973.
Larkspur Larkspur by Franciscan is another classic 1950s pattern. It has pink and blue flowers with two shades of brown leaves on a cream background. There was a thin brown border along the rim.
Lattice The Franciscan Lattice pattern dates from 1979. Like the Mint Weave, this earthenware pattern has a cream background with a embossed cream border of criss-crossing lines.
Madeira Franciscan's Madeira earthenware (no to be confused with the glassware of the same name)has a dark brown background with a complex pattern of green and tannish flowers. There is a wide border of green around the rim. Except for the platters, the serving pieces do not have the floral design. The pattern came out in 1967 and was discontinued in 1983.
Malibu The Franciscan Malibu pattern came out in 1964. The rim has circles of brown blue and turquoise. The background is a speckled cream color. The shape follows that of the other 1964 patterns such as the Hacienda series.
Mariposa Franciscan Mariposa was produced from 1949 to 1955. It is a white china with gold trim and a floral spray of pink, blue and purple flowers.
Maypole Franciscan Maypole was produced from 1974 to 1977. It is a colorful pattern with yellow and red flowers with green leaves.
Maytime Franciscan's Maytime china pattern has a white background with pink and blue flowers. This was a pattern from Franciscan's Discovery line and was produced from 1960 to 1969.
Meadow Rose Meadow Rose is another of the four Desert Rose pattern variations by Franciscan. It is a hand-painted, embossed pattern with a cream background, yellow roses and green leaves around the border. The pattern dates to 1977.
Merry-Go-Round Franciscasn Merry-Go-Round is a Whitestone pattern that was produced from 1959 to 1965. It features a grey and pink design around the rim on a cream background.
Mesa Gladden-McBean produced Mesa from 1950 to 1954. This fine china has a gold rim and cream background. The design is that of a blooming grass.
Midnight Mist Franciscan's Midnight Mist is a Masterpiece China pattern produced from 1966 to 1976. The background is cream with a thick black embossed border and platinum trim.
Mint Weave The Franciscan Mint Weave earthenware pattern has a cream background with a embossed cream border of criss-crossing lines and a mint green trim and inner circle. This pattern came out in 1978.
Mirasol Franciscan's Miralsol is earthenware. The pattern has a yellowish background, an embossed border with orange trim and a center of yellow and orange flowers. The pattern came out in 1975.
Monaco Franciscan produced Monaco from 1968 to 1971. It is a cream-colored china with reddish-orange trim and gold accents.
Montecito Franciscan (Gladden McBean) produced Montecito from 1937 to 1942. It is a solid colored pattern that come in a wide variety of colors.
Montego Franciscan Montego is a pattern from the Fashion Manor line. It was produced from 1967 to 1968 and features a wide dark green band with pink and blue flowers with green leaves.
Moondance The Franciscan Moondance earthenware pattern came out in 1972 as did its sister pattern, Sundance. The background is off-white. The center features alternating spirals of dark blue and purple dots.
Nut Tree The Nut Tree design by Franciscan is on a light torquoise background. The border has a wide band of light brown with a narrower darker brown inner rim. The center features a dahlia-like flower of light torquoise on a light brown background. The pattern was produced from 1970 to 1977.
Oasis Franciscan's Oasis pattern came out in 1955. I believe it could have been the inspiration for Vernonware's Heavenly Days as the patterns are so similar. Oasis has a white background with blue and gray squares and a pattern of vertical and horizontal lines going across. It also has stars which Heavenly Days does not. This pattern is gaining in popularity and is nearly as popular as its contemporary, the Starburst pattern.
October I am partial to Franciscan October pattern since I have and love it. It features colored autumn leaves on a cream background with a dark brown trim. You can't get any better than this for your Thanksgiving table! Not bad for an Octoberfest, either. The pattern dates from 1977.
Orchard Glade This is one of the Franciscan dinnerware patterns produced in England by the Wedgewood Company. It is the same design as the Franciscan Bountiful but a different color scheme. The background is still cream-colored but the trim is a royal blue. It was produced from 1995 to 1998.
Papaya Franciscan's Papaya earthenware has an off-white-speckled background with white and orange flowers and green leaves. The border is also orange. The pattern came out in 1975. I have found there is a variation in the background colors. Some tend to be more tan than off-white. I make that distinction in the item description. There is a sister pattern called Honeydew. It has yellow flowers and a yellow border.
Pebble Beach Pebble Beach is another of Franciscan's earthenware designs. It has a pale green background with a gold and avocado-green border. In the center is a display of yellow, blue and green flowers. Serving pieces have more of the avocado-green color as their base. The pattern was produced from 1969 to 1977.
Pickwick The Franciscan Pickwick pattern was produced in Japan by TTK. It has a white background with fruit along the rim. The pattern was produced from 1965 to 1971.
Picnic Franciscan's Picnic is a brightly colored pattern of green and yellow flowers at the center on a yellow/cream background. The border features a pattern of alternating white and yellow flowers with an inner and outer rim of green. The pattern came out in 1971 or 1973 depending on who you believe.
Pink-A-Dilly Pink-A-Dilly is a Franciscan Whitestone pattern. It has a white background with pink roses and green leaves on the bottomside. The pattern dates back to 1959 and was evidently only produced for one year.
Platina Franciscan Platina was introduced in 1961. It has a scalloped shape with platinum trim.
Platinum Band Franciscan Platinum Band is an old Gladden-McBean pattern dating back to 1948 (or 1951 depending on your source). The pattern is from the Masterpiece China line, done in the Encanto shape. It is a plain coupe shape with a silver rim. The pattern was discontinued in 1981.
Pomegranate Franciscan's Pomegranate was done in the same elliptical shape as the poplular Starburst pattern. It has a speckled tan background with a spray of gray and rust colored pomegrantates at the top and bottom. The pattern was produced from 1954 to 1958.
Poppy Franciscan Poppy was produced from 1950-1955. This hand-painted pattern features yellow poppies along with other purple flowers.
Poppy Greenhouse Series Franciscan had two patterns named Poppy. This one is an earthenware pattern from the Greenhouse Series. It has a white background with yellow poppies and green leaves. It is not embossed as the other pattern is. The Poppy Grrenhouse Series came out in 1975 and was discontinued in 1978.
Radiance Franciscan Radiance dates back to 1958. A Family China pattern, it offers impressionistic green flowers with brown stems and green and brown leaves. The background is off-white.
Rafiki Franciscan produced Rafiki in Japan from 1990 to 1991. There were two color options, either a blue or a black border with pictures of exotic animals and gold trim.
Reflections Black Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983 shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Reflections Blue Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983 shortly before the company ceased production in California. This pattern looks more grey than blue.
Reflections Burgundy Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Reflections Jade Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Reflections Peach Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Reflections Sand Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983, shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Reflections Silver Grey Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983 shortly before the company ceased production in California. This pattern is a lighter shade of grey than the Smoke Grey Reflections.
Reflections White Franciscan Potteries made the Reflections pattern in several different solid colors. The pattern is earthenware. All the different colors came out in 1982/1983 shortly before the company ceased production in California.
Rosette Rosette by Franciscan was another hand-painted, embossed design. The background was tan with a scalloped border with a dark brown rim. Within the border was a row of small pink roses with brown leaves.
Rossmore Franciscan Rossmore is a Masterpiece China pattern from 1945. It has a thick gold rim and a pink rim around the center. The center design is that of turquoise and pink leaves.
Royal Renaissance Franciscan Royal Renaissance was produced from 1964 to 1977. It has a broad cobalt border with gold filigree.
Sea Sculptures Sand Sea Sculptures by Franciscan came in different designs and two colors. The "Primary" design is actually no design at all, just a plain plate with a ridged rim. These are probably the heaviest plates I have ever come across. The pattern dates to 1977.
Shasta This Franciscan Shasta pattern is so colorful! It has a cream background with a multi-colored floral pattern. It was produced from 1942 to 1961.
Sierra Sand Sierra Sand by Franciscan has a speckled cream background with rings of green, tan and brown around the rim. The pattern came out in 1963 and is in the same shape as the Fashion Manor and Hacienda series.
Southern Blossom Franciscan's Southern Blossom is another pattern that is somewhat of a mystery. The shape is that of the Reflection series. However, unlike Reflections' solid color, Southern Blossom features a floral pattern of peach and blue flowers with brown leaves at the center.
Sperry Flour Promotionals Gladden McBean produced items for the Sperry Flour Company in the late 1930s/early 1940s. These items were placed in sacks of flour as promotional items.
Spice Franciscan Spice was produced from 1961-1966. I am not exactly sure just what spice its suppose to represent. It has a cream colored, speckled background with a tan plant in the center and tan rim.
Springsong Springsong by Franciscan is from the Family China line. It has a white background with pink and gray-green leaves with yellow starbursts. It dates from 1958.
Starburst Starburst is probably the most popular of the 1950s patterns that Franciscan produced. It certainly is one of the most expensive one. Done in an eliptical shape, it has a speckled, off-white background and a spray of stars in yellow and blue.
Strathmore Franciscan Strathmore is an English pattern that was only produced in 1984. It has a cream background with a multi-colored (mostly blue) floral design.
Strawberry Fair Franciscan Pottery introduced its Stawberry Fair pattern in 1979. It has a cream background with strawberry and with pink flowers.
Sundance Sundance by Franciscan came out in 1972 as did its sister pattern, Moon Dance. The background is off-white. The center features alternating spirals of gold and orange dots. A double ring of orange and gold circles the inner side of the border.
Sweet Pea The Franciscan Greenhouse series Sweet Pea pattern has pink sweet pea blossoms on green stems with a white background.
Swing Time Franciscan began producing Spring Time in 1956 in Japan. It is a light and airy pattern done on Whitestone Ware. It consists of a series of lines and cresents in pale pink and green.
Sycamore My mother would have loved this Franciscan Sycamore pattern. Its colors of torquoise, pink and green sycamore leaves would have matched perfectly with the Formica in our kitchen. The pattern was produced from 1958 to 1961.
Tahiti The Franciscan Tahiti pattern is one of the Discovery patterns. It was introduced in 1965. It is a two-tone brown with dots going around the edge.
Tara Franciscan Tara is from the Cosmopolitan line. It dates to 1959.
Terra Cotta Franciscan Terra Cotta is one of their Discovery patterns from 1965. The backgrund is white with a thick rim of rust-colored leaves on brown.
Tiempo The Franciscan Tiempo pattern dates to 1948. It featured a squared shape and came in several colors, grey, lime green, live green and tan.
Tiger Flower Tiger Flower was produced by Gladden McBean from 1937 to 1942. It caqme with two different colored backgrounds, coral and celadon.
Toffee Franciscan's Toffee earthenware has a cream background with a brown outer rim and an orange and gold inner rim. The center has brown and orange flowers with rust and gold leaves.
Topaz Topaz is part of the Franciscan Discovery line. It is a dark honey color with an embossed oval/leaf-like pattern going around it. The finish is glossy. The pattern dates from 1965.
Trio Franciscan's Trio pattern features a cream background with three different colored plants. The dinnerware is done in a square shape, somewhat unusual for Franciscan.
Tulip Franciscan Tulip is an English-made pattern that was produced from 1987 to 1990. It features a cream background with dark green trim and orange and yellow tulips.
Tulip Time Franciscan's Tulip Time has an off-white background and a torquoise rim. The center has a larger torquoise tulip and green leaves with two smaller tulips and leaves below. The pattern was introduced in 1963.
Twice Nice The Franciscan Twice Nice Whitestone pattern dates from 1959. The background is white. Two sycamore-like leaves rest at the bottom.
Twilight Rose Franciscan's Twilight Rose was its final variation of the Desert Rose pattern. The background is bluish/white with pale pink roses and green leaves around the border. The rim is a darker blue.
Westwood Franciscan's Westwood pattern is a 1942 Masterpiece China pattern. The white translucent porcelain is bordered with green. The design has green leaves and yellow ball-like flowers.
Wheat Franciscan Wheat (aka California Wheat) was introduced in 1956. This earthenware pattern cmae in three colors, one, a dark honey brown, another called Summer Tan and the third named Winter Green. All have stalks of wheat.
Whirl-A-Gig Franciscan Whirl-A-Gig has a white background with pale green and grey leaves. It was produced in 1960.
Wildflower Franciscan only produced Wildflower from 1942 to 1945. It is probably the most expensive pattern by Franciscan. It has a cream background with multi-colored flowers and a green trim.
Willow Bouquet Franciscan Willow Bouquet is a Masterpiece China pattern that was produced in 1954 and discontinued the same year. It has a green background with gold and platinum branches.
Winsome Winsome is one of Franciscan's Family China patterns. It was introduced in 1958. The background is white and it displays a spray of delicate pink flowers with blue and green leaves.
Woodlore Franciscan's Woodlore pattern has a tan background with a circle of multi-colored mushrooms dancing around the edge.
Woodside Franciscan Woodside has a cream background with gold trim and a pattern of pink flowered branches with green leaves. It was produced from 1941 to 1965.

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