In 1937 Franciscan introduced a new dinnerware pattern which combined the shapes of
both El Patio and Montecito. Most Padua has a clear cream background decorated
with yellow and brown earthtones forming a warm and distinctive design.
Occasionally, you can find pieces made with two other background colors.
These are celadon and light blue.
There was not a wide variety of pieces available compared to some other early patterns
in the short production span in which Padua was produced, but those that were available
and can still be found today are spectacular. Serving pieces included a carafe, teapots, coffee pots, cream & sugars, large chop plates, casseroles, mugs & cups, several types of bowls, plates, salt & pepper shakers and even a toast cover.
Many of these pieces including teapots, coffee pots, cream & sugars, and shakers
were produce in both the El Patio shapes and the Montecito shapes,
thus giving the consumer the option of the simple, smooth and clean appearance of
El Patio or the more elegant stylish flair of Montecito.
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