Place and Show – The American Home Magazine – August 1954
I just acquired a large stash of 1950’s The American Home magazines and have been like a kid in a candy shop. We are always on the lookout for interior design magazines from this period, as they are the best reference materials available on many mid-century items, and this lot has been a virtual treasure trove of information and photographs.
One of the best pieces I ran across the article Place and Show by Gertrude Brassard on Eva Zeisel’s Pals pattern for Monmouth Pottery. I have always been an admirer of Zeisel’s designs and, while having seen this shape before, this was my first opportunity to see the Pals “turnip people” decorations on this dinnerware.
Pals “Turnip-People” detail – Monmouth Pottery – Eva Zeisel – 1954
Starter sets of 16 pieces in this pattern sold for $20.95 in 1954. Prices have, shall we say, increased and finding pieces of Pals, which is very scarce, is a challenge. You can bet I’ll be looking though.
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