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Translucent Dinnerware by Homer Laughlin
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In February 1944, the Homer Laughlin China Comany developed a line of vitrified china. The flatware was made up of plain, wide rim shapes. Several teacups were under consideration along with two styles of sugars and creamers. A casserole and teapot rounded out the assortment, however the line was never put into production.

While this particular line was never made beyond test pieces, it should be noted the factory did make translucent ware on two other occasions. The first was Chelsea from circa 1886 and the second was Triumph (and its related shape American) in 1959.

Below are examples of the translucent shape from 1944. The decals were borrowed from other lines, particularly Egghsell Nautilus and Georgian Eggshell. At first glance some make look like standard producton pieces, but they are all experimental translucent shapes and are from the collection of The Fiesta® Tableware Company.



Translucent plage with
Georgian Egghsell's Cashmere

Translucent plage with
Eggshell Nautilus' Ferndale

Translucent plage with
Hudson's Almond Blossom



Two of the decaled test plates with back lighting to show their translucency


Translucent plage with
Georgian Eggshell's G-3443

Translucent plage with
Blue Willow's center print

Translucent plage with
Monarch gold stamp decoration


Translucent plage with Georgian Eggshell's G-3332

Translucent plage with Border decal



Translucent sugar, model 1905 and creamer, model 1906

Translucent sugar and creamer with decals from Eggshell Nautilus' Aristocrat

Translucent sugar and creamer with decals from Eggshell Nautilus' Aristocrat and heavy gold trim

Translucent creamer with floral decals and heavy gold trim

Translucent sugar and creamer with gold bands

Translucent sugar with blue band and gold encasing lines

Translucent creamer wtih gold stampes



Teacup, model 1684, was originally intended for an experimental line of white ware
in November 1941. It was later picked up in 1944 and made in the translucent body.

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