MINTON c. April, 1877 Blue & White BLUE WILLOW Wide Rim DISPLAY SOUP BOWL
The Blue Willow pattern was designed by Thomas Minton in 1780 and was intended to add a touch of Oriental magic to mass produced earthenware. Asian motifs were popular throughout the 18th and 19th century due to the import of Chinese china. The Willow Pattern itself illustrates a Chinese legend of a down market boy …