These yellow flower plates are the dishes I grew up with. The golden yellow shows that they were bought in the early 1970s. The manufacturer's mark on the bottom is all blurred, so I don't know who made them, but I know that a VTT participant posted these dishes a few months ago and her's had a clear mark. If you're that person, please leave me a comment letting me know!There are only 2 of these plates left. My sister and I each have one because our mom brought us coffee cakes at Christmas and we didn't return them.
I like it because it's bigger than most plates I see in the stores today. My parents still have most of the bowls and coffee cups from the set, mostly because they prefer to drink from favorite mugs, and they have a ton of other bowls, too. When these dishes got down to just a few, my mom replaced them with good old Corelle, which she still uses today. It doesn't break, of course, plus she got all of my grandmother's which is the same pattern. So if you are looking for Corelle with the golden flower pattern you know who to ask!
For more vintage goodness, stop by ColoradoLady and see what Suzanne and the other participants are showing this week. Better yet, pull out some of your vintage goodies and share them with us!
I like it because it's bigger than most plates I see in the stores today. My parents still have most of the bowls and coffee cups from the set, mostly because they prefer to drink from favorite mugs, and they have a ton of other bowls, too. When these dishes got down to just a few, my mom replaced them with good old Corelle, which she still uses today. It doesn't break, of course, plus she got all of my grandmother's which is the same pattern. So if you are looking for Corelle with the golden flower pattern you know who to ask!For more vintage goodness, stop by ColoradoLady and see what Suzanne and the other participants are showing this week. Better yet, pull out some of your vintage goodies and share them with us!
I LOVE THOSE!
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth.. Happy VTT.. great plates.. my mom got some yellowish dinnerware.. but I don't know where she keeps it now..
ReplyDeletebtw do you still have your wallpaper book? would love to see it..
have a great day!
These are so flower power pretty! I hope that the VTT person with the same plate sees this post today!
ReplyDeleteI had those exact plates! It was 1976 or 1977. We were moving to a new home in Kentucky - the kitchen had gold appliances and I wanted the dishes to match.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember who made the dishes or the pattern name, but I loved them!
My aunt had those SAME dishes in her lake cottage in the Northwoods of Wisconsin!!!! I don't know the maker nor the pattern name either.
ReplyDeletepretty pattern!
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT Elizabeth.
Those are great! LOL about not returning them to your mother. For shame!
ReplyDeleteSo funny that you both kept your plates! Was mom mad?
ReplyDeleteThey are so pretty and remind me of dishes from when I was first married.
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Love the plates. I remember someone posted about the same pattern but for the life of me I can not remember who it was. Hopefully, they will have some information for you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great VTT.
I have one BIG plate like that...if I can find where I stored it, I will post next week. It belonged to my Mother,
ReplyDeleteand I had it wrapped up with other stuff of hers after her death.
We had the set too, but now I just have the platter.
Pretty plates and so 1970's. I remember my mother replacing her dishes with Corelle too. I went with stoneware when I got married.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we become nostalgic for things from our childhood? When I was little, I couldn't have cared less for the Melmac plates we ate off. Now I am on a search for yellow and pink Melmac plates! Your plates must be a pleasure to eat from, because they're so bright and cheerful. Funny how you didn't return them to your Mom!
ReplyDeleteI like those plates even though I don't like most 1970s stuff.
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth! Wendy at the cafe has filled us in on the happenings in your life. Miss you alot over there and hope you visit soon. I so remember those dishes from the 70's. Interesting isn't it how it's collectible these days. Good luck and prayers for you. Susan
ReplyDeleteGreat plates...they just shout
ReplyDelete1970s - classic 70s color and design!
Love your revamped VTT button-can I use it too?
i love those plates!
ReplyDeletei collect 70s tableware- it is my weakness
my favorite is 70s mugs but i have a few plates and bowls as well
nothing passed down though, just luck at thrift stores when i lived in texas
your plates are beautiful!
These plates are fabulous! I love the pattern and color of them =) I'd probably try to steal the other one from my sister if I were you ;)
ReplyDeleteThose plates are awesome, yeah, good ol' Corelle.. Gotta love it!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I misread you're having a procedure done in July.. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you.
didn't give them back? heeheee:)
ReplyDeleteOoooo, I love the plates..that color and the pattern is beautiful. They look like springtime.. Happy VTT..hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Thanks also for the information you shared with me on my post today.
ReplyDeleteYour plates are so cheerful. I too have been known to keep things I *borrow* from my mom.
ReplyDeletewhat do I think? They are very very cool and so 70's I love them!
ReplyDeleteHey, I can attest to the fact that Corelle does indeed break. Just ask my tile floor! LOL
ReplyDeleteJustine :o )
What a great post. Stopping by from SITS to leave some bloggy love!
ReplyDeleteI have a pattern that is very similar to this pattern but it is stoneware not glass like Corelle it is called Hacienda Gold by Franciscan. Happy VTT!
ReplyDeletewow they are ssoo 70s and ssoo cheerful, i love 'em :)
ReplyDeleteMy grandma had these! LOL! Blast from the past!
ReplyDeleteYour parents live in a gold mine!
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