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Larry Roschen and Terry Moe long time dinnerware collectors and experts wrote a complete dinnerware article series which ran in the RWCS Newsletter for members. The grid below is a time line of dinnerware production with links to each article covering that pattern.

Introduction to Dinnerware -

Line Pattern Production Dates Publication Date & Page
Colored Kitchenware* 1932 (Perhaps including 1931/or 1933 October 2014, page 6
Pansy* Unknown October 2012, page 8 to 9
Wreath Unknown December 2009, page 8
Ivanhoe 1937 – ? December 2009, page 8
Red Wing Mixer Bowls*
Petals 1934-1938 February 2015, page 6 – 7
Rings 1939-1942 February 2015, page 6 – 7
Gypsy Trail
Reed 1935 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
Plain 1935 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
Chevron 1936 – 1939? December 2009, page 9
Fondoso 1938/9 – 1942 approx. December 2009, page 9
Hostess Ware 1940 – Post WWII December 2009, page 9
Provincial (1941)
Orleans 1941 to 1950 February 2010, page 7
Brittany 1941 to 1950 February 2010, page 7
Normandy (early) 1941 to perhaps 1942 February 2010, page 7
Normandy (later) 1949 – 1952 February 2010, page 7
Ardennes (early) 1941 to Mid 1940s February 2010, page 7
Ardennes (later) 1949- 1951 February 2010, page 7
African Artware Plates 1941-1942 August 2012, page 13
Concord Part 1 Part 2
Harvest 1941 to Mid 1940s April 2010, page 10
Lexington 1941-1955 April 2010, page 10
Lotus 1947-1957 April 2010, page 10
Magnolia 1947-1956 April 2010, page 10-11
Chrysanthemum 1947-1953 April 2010, page 11
Morning Glory Pink 1947-1951 April 2010, page 11
Morning Glory Blue 1950-1951 April 2010, page 11
Blossom Time 1950-1955 April 2010, page 11
Iris 1951-1956 June 2010, page 10
Zinnia 1951-1953 June 2010, page 10
Quartette 1951-1956 June 2010, page 10
Leaf Magic 1951-1953 June 2010, page 10
Fruit 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
Lanterns 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
Fantasy 1952-1955 June 2010, page 11
Buds 1952 June 2010, page 10
Nassau 1953 June 2010, page 10
Spring Song 1954-1956 June 2010, page 11
Willow Wind Pink 1955-1956 June 2010, page 11
Willow Wind Turquoise 1955-1956 June 2010, page 11
Fruit or Salad Set 1941 – 1946? October 2010, page 10
Party Ware The late 1940s – 1951? October 2010, page 10
Labriego Ware Early 1940s October 2010, page 10
Hospitality Ware The mid to late 1940s October 2010, page 11
Provincial Cooking Ware Early 1940s October 2010, page 11
Bakeware (Oomph) 1943 to Mid 1940s October 2010, page 11
Town & Country 1947-1956 December 2010, page 7
Informal Supper Service 1951 to 1953? December 2010, page 7
Dynasty
Plum Blossom Yellow 1950 to 1953 February 2011, page 10
Plum Blossom Pink 1950 to 1953 February 2011, page 10
Fancy Free
Caprice 1952 to 1953 February 2011, page 11
Desert 1952 to 1953 February 2011, page 11
Village Green Part 1 Part 2
Village Green 1952-1967 June 2011, page 8
Delta Blue 1954-1956 June 2011, page 9
Picardy 1960-1962 June 2011, page 9
Two Step 1960-1962 June 2011, page 9
Provincial Dinnerware 1964? – 1965 August 2011, page 12
Provincial Bakeware 1963-1967 August 2011, page 12
Village Brown 1964-1965 August 2011, page 12
Village Wheat Unknown Mid 1960s August 2011, page 12
Matte Green & Matte Pink Unknown August 2011, page 13
Ernest Sohn Unknown August 2011, page 13
Anniversary
Capistrano 1953-1961 December 2011, page 12
Country Garden 1953-1957 December 2011, page 12
Tweed Tex 1953-1956 December 2011, page 12
Pink Spice 1953 or 1954 to 1958 December 2011, page 13
Midnight Rose 1953 or 1954 to 1955 December 2011, page 13
Driftwood 1955 to 1961 December 2011, page 13
Casual Part 1 Part 2
Smart Set 1953-1957 February 2012, page 10
Bob White 1954-1967 February 2012, page 10
Hamms Late 1950s February 2012, page 11
Tip Toe 1958- 1960 April 2012, page 12
Hearthside 1961 to 1963 or 1964 April 2012, page 12
Chuck Wagon 1957? April 2012, page 13
Round Up 1958 to 1965 April 2012, page 13
Futura
Tampico 1956-1967 June 2012, page 8
Random Harvest 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
Crazy Rhythm 1956-1963 or 1964 June 2012, page 9
Golden Viking 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
Northern Lights 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
Lupine 1956-1967 June 2012, page 9
Colonnes 1957 June 2012, page 9
Montmartre 1957 to 1958 June 2012, page 9
Frontenac 1958 to 1959 June 2012, page 9
Red Wing Rose 1958 to 1960 June 2012, page 9
Contemporary
White and Turquoise 1955 to 1956 December 2012, page 12 to 13
Spruce 1955-1967 December 2012, page 13
Kermis (Party Line) 1955-1956 February 2013, page 10
Harlequin Clown 1958 February 2013, page 11
Continental Buffet 1957-1958 February 2013, page 11
Buffet Royale 1960-1962 February 2013, page 11
True China
Majestic 1959 -1965 October 2013, page 10
Granada 1959 -1961 October 2013, page 11
Mediterrania 1959 -1961 October 2013, page 11
Lute Song 1959 -1967 October 2013, page 11
Merrileaf 1960 -1965 October 2013, page 11
Vintage 1960 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
Crocus 1961 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
Daisy Chain 1961 -1963 or 1964 October 2013, page 11
Bake and Serve 1961 -1967 December 2013, page 10
Duo-tone (aka Cylinder)
Desert Sun Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
Flight Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
Turtle Dove Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
Pompeii Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
Tahitian Gold Jan. 1962 to 1963 or 1964 December 2013, page 11
Pepe April 1963 to 1967 December 2013, page 11
Hotel or Restaurant China
Empire Shape 1962 perhaps to 1967 April 2014, page 12
(Also discussed in August 2010 issue, pages 12 to 13)
Regal Shape 1966 to 1967 April 2014, page 13
(Also discussed in August 2010 issue, pages 12 to 13)
Hotel or Restaurant Custom Orders
Sveden House 1960s April 2014, page 13
Diamond Jim 1960s April 2014, page 13
Thunderbird 1960s April 2014, page 13
Sheraton 1960s April 2014, page 13
Like China
Damask 1964-1967 June 2014, page 13
Brocade 1966 June 2014, page 13
Blue Shadows 1966-1967 June 2014, page 13
Kashmir 1965-1967 June 2014, page 13
Ebb Tide 1965-1967 October 2014, page 11
Ceramastone
Greenwichstone 1966-1967 December 2014, page 10
Hearthstone Beige 1966-1967 December 2014, page 11
Hearthstone Orange 1966-1967 December 2014, page 11
Adobestone 1967 December 2014, page 11
Heatherstone 1967 December 2014, page 11
Charstone Bleu 1967 December 2014, page 11
The End of Dinnerware Production February 2015, page 10
Post-Production Items February 2015, page 11
Owner-Enhanced Items February 2015, page 11

* This article was not part of the Introduction to Dinnerware Series, but it was the first time the line was discussed in the RWCS Newsletter.

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