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Franciscan dinnerware patterns currently available may include:
  | Antigua | Autumn | Hacienda Gold |
| Hacienda Green |  Blue Fancy |
| Cloud Nine | Coronado | Duet | Heritage |
| Jamoca | Madeira | Oasis | Pebble Beach |
| Simplicity | Starburst | Tulip Time | Whirl-a-Gig
| More ... |
 

A brief history
Gladding, McBean & Co. was founded in 1875 to produce sewer tile for the American West; however,  fame began with production of Franciscan dinnerware in 1934 at their plant in Glendale, California.  Bright colors were used in the design of earthenware pieces in the style of the American Southwest which also reflected the simple and informal style of Mexican folk pottery. Gladding McBean was instrumental in creating the California Style of American ceramics, adopting Spanish names for their lines such as Coronado and Montecito. In the 1930's they introduced new patterns which used a raised relief technique in the ceramic production and were hand painted. Fine china was produced during World War II. The Masterpiece China label appeared in the late 1950s. Masterpiece China was purchased in 1961 by Jacqueline Kennedy for Air Force One and in 1960 by Richard Nixon for the Presidential yacht.
All U.S. production ceased in 1984
following a series of mergers including their 1979 sale to Wedgwood of England.

All patterns are wonderful replacement or collectible pieces,
including cups, saucers, mugs, platters, plates, bowls,
pitchers, creamers, sugars, lids,
by
Gladding McBean Franciscan Dinnerware,
sometimes misspelled Gladden, Gladdin, MacBean
and identified as a California pottery, or California potteries.
If you do not find what you are looking for, please do check back often
for more patterns of the following:
cup, saucer, mug, platter, plate, bowl, pitcher, creamer, sugar, lid.

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