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Shakespeare Country dinnerware was produced by Homer Laughlin from the late 1960s through the early 1980s. Initially, it was manufactured for the distributors Cunningham and Pickett of Alliance, Ohio. Beginning in 1975, the line was produced for another distributor, Jepcor International, and was marketed under the name "Stratwood Collection."
Each piece was decorated with a blue silkscreen design that was sealed under the glaze. There were at least three different backstamp markings, as shown below.
All flatware pieces were made in the Cavalier shape. The teacup, creamer, and covered sugar bowl were produced in the Brittany shape. In late 1980, the Brittany creamer and sugar were replaced with the Parliament shape. The primary difference between the two styles is in the handles: Brittany handles are taller, while Parliament handles are smaller and more refined.
Initially, the pattern had a scroll border. In the 1970s, the scroll border was replaced with a grape leaf border. The pattern was also made in brown, but it is not as easy to find as its blue counterpart.
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