Antique Theodore Haviland Limoges France Dinner & Salad Plates - Circa Early 1900's - Set of 4 vintage cake cookbook One of the prettiest ways

One of the prettiest ways to display this silver tray is to hang it on a wall

Beginning in 1967 and continuing through the late 1990's

- Illustrated throughout by celebrated artist American Earl Thollander (1923-2001)

In addition to their traditional intended function

has been around in print form since the late 1800's when it started out as a newspaper supplement

Antique Theodore Haviland Limoges France Dinner & Salad Plates - Circa Early 1900's - Set of 4 vintage cake cookbook One of the prettiest waysOne family, two centuries, and thousands of dishes. Meet the Havilands of America, France and Germany {HISTORY} The Haviland family has been making and selling dishes since the 1800's. Like all interesting empire building stories there was drama to be had both in business competition and in sibling rivalries. Last September, we did an in depth post on the Haviland family history over on the blog. If you missed it, read all about this fascinating