{HISTORY}

Not all dish pattern names inspire something magical, but this one certainly does.

We are so pleased to introduce you to the Duchess of Greencastle - not a real person of course, but a beautiful bright green and pink floral dish design. Made by Stetson in the 1950s, the Duchess of Greencastle is sparkly and charismatic, ready to charm tablemates with a vivacious personality and pretty appeal.   

Quite the muse for the home cook, this pattern's wide green band around the rim is the color of lime rind. And if that wasn't quite unique enough on its own, a shimmery gold laurel wreath and a center bouquet of pale zinnia flowers in shades of blush and amethyst with avocado green leaves complete the design.

We can imagine all sorts of foods that would look absolutely beautiful with this color arrangement... cream of spinach and potato soup, warm beef stew, cheesy shrimp and grits, egg drop soup with scallions, rhubarb crumble, split pea soup with ham... the list goes on and on. That's the fn of vintage dishware - it's functional servingware but also a a delightful springboard for inspiring menu-making. 

The Duchess of Greencastle was such a captivating sight in the 1950s that it was often combined with sterling silver flatware and crystal glassware promotions to spotlight a stunning tablescape that was both eye-catching and noteworthy. 

We especially love these two soup bowls for their inbetween aesthetic. A natural transition pattern and color arrangement between summery florals and earthy autumns, and again between pine green winters and pastel springs, the Duchess of Greencastle easily livens up mealtimes throughout the year.   

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Matching set of two bowls
• Stamped on bottom with makers mark
  

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, these bowls contain no chips or cracks. There is a very light, utensil mark on one bowl at center in the pink flower area and a small underglaze grey dot on the other bowl. This grey mark is a natural color flaw in the clay and was mostly likely overlooked during the manufacturing process. Please see photos.

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Each bowl measures 8" inches in diameter and weighs 11 oz