VINTAGE 1948 FRANCISCAN IVY DINNERWARE 8 PLACE SETTING 62 PIECE SET

VINTAGE 1948 FRANCISCAN IVY DINNERWARE 8 PLACE SETTING 62 PIECE SET mint condition no chips cracks,or crazing My parents received this from there parents for there wedding in 1948 and made in California original THIS IS PICKUP ONLY NO SHIPPING CASH ONLY As seen on I love Lucy 1951 8 dinner plates 8 cups and saucers  8 salad plates 8 large soup bowls  8 bread plates 8 oatmeal bowls 1 creamer 1 large vegetable bowl 1 small vegetable bowl 1 relish tray  1 serving platter 13 INCH In 1948, an iconic American tv prop was first introduced into production. The Franciscan's fourth hand-painted pattern, the Ivy had arrived and was made until the mid 80’s. Lucy Ricardo's dishes featured in “I Love Lucy” were part of the Franciscan Ivy line of dinnerware from California-based Gladding, McBean, & Co. When the show first began to air in 1951, the Franciscan line had only been in production for a few years. This pattern became synonymous with the iconic "I Love Lucy" show, gracing the tables of the Lucy and Ricky Ricardo starting in 1951. This timeless design featured green ivy leaves and became a staple in American popular culture. Interestingly, it wasn't just television stars who harbored a love for this design. Joseph P. Kennedy held a unique affinity for the Ivy dinnerware pattern. He was their only direct ship customer, and for many years, Franciscan would send pieces from the Ivy collection straight to his Florida residence. Despite its fame and exclusive clientele, the Ivy line remained a true original, it curiously never saw additional pieces or expansions, which was unusual given that many hand-painted lines were updated with new pieces annually.