Question: Did Red Wing make a dinnerware called Kermis?And if so could you give me a little info about it. Dick

Answer:

There was indeed a Red Wing dinnerware pattern named Kermis, and it was produced for only a couple of years (1955-1956). Kermis was a party set, not a full dinnerware pattern. Most pieces were decorated with a jester in various poses. The jester was dressed in turquoise and black, with flesh colored face and hands. Wavy light gray lines swirled around the jester with a confetti-like effect, adding to the party atmosphere. The background color was white. Items available in the Kermis pattern were a 14.5" sandwich tray (platter), cup, saucer, sugar, creamer, nut bowl (small bowl), 10" and 13" salad bowls, beverage server with cover, and 8.5" plates. The plates had an irregular shape, and each plate featured the jester in one of four different poses. Thus there were four different Kermis plates. On the back of most plates was a handwritten blue letter that indicated the pose shown on that plate.

Kermis did not sell well and is not easily found today. The pattern is sought by collectors who are attracted by the unusual shapes of the pieces and the whimsical artwork. Desirability and rarity combine to make Kermis among the more valuable Red Wing dinnerware patterns.

Larry