Download or read book Franciscan Hand-decorated Embossed Dinnerware written by James F. Elliot-Bishop and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to Fransciscan hand-decorated embossed dinnerware manufactured in the United States by Gladding, McBean & Co. from 1940 to 1984. Patterns include Apple, Desert Rose, Wild Flowers, Ivy, Fruit, California Poppy, October, Forget-Me-Not, Strawberry Fair, Strawberry Time, Fresh Fruit, Bountiful, Rosette, and Bouquet. Also includes company history, values, sizes, and extensive shape listings.