10-003.

10-003. Russel Wright Casual China platter

Found on January 09, 2010 in Springfield, IL.

Russel Wright

Casual China platter
Iroquois China Company
USA, 1946
12.5 x 9.75 x 1.25"
Glazed ceramic
Manufacturer's mark and facsimile signature

I think today might be the end of an era. Kate was busy at a baby shower for our yet-to-be-born daughter, and I found myself with a day to myself. Seizing he opportunity, I woke early and headed for Springfield, Illinois. My last trip there was extremely successful, so in hopes of reliving some past glory I crossed my fingers and gave it one last solo shot.

While this trip wasn't rewarded with yet another Hans Wegner rocking chair, it was extremely successful. The highlight of this particular trip has to be this Casual China platter. And even though it is in a fairly common color, it is a color that was still missing from our collection thus far (we had about 8 of these platters, but none in Ripe Apricot before today).

The next time I make it to Springfield it will be with baby in tow, which is a pretty good thing. I am thankful, though, for this one last chance to spread my thrifting wings and try my luck. I'm fortunate to have had any success at all, but this day turned out to be uncommonly fun … which is its own kind of blessing.

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