Franciscan DESERT ROSE Relish Dish - 10 1/2" x 4 1/2" - Various Backstamp - USA

The pictured item is a Franciscan Desert Rose relish dish, a part of the popular dinnerware pattern produced from 1941 to 2004. Key features and information about the dish include:Design: Hand-painted pink roses with olive green stems on a cream background, trimmed with brown branches. Pattern Origin: Created by Annette Honeywell and produced by Gladding, McBean & Company. Popularity: It is considered the best-selling American dinnerware pattern in history. Production History: Made in the USA from 1941-1984. Produced in England from 1985-2002. Manufactured in China from 2003-present. Recognition: A piece of Desert Rose is displayed at the Smithsonian Museum. Dimensions: Approximately 10 3/4 inches in length and 4 1/2 inches in width. Care: Hand wash is recommended. Collectibility: It is a popular and collectible item.