Strawberries and Flowers, Paden City Pottery Shenandoah Ware Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Set of Four

Charming Paden City Pottery Demitasse Cup and Saucer with Strawberries and Flowers.  Set of four cups and four saucers.

In the early 1900s, a group of Pittsburgh investors bought three farms owned by a man name Paden located near Sisterville, West Virginia for the purpose of creating a new industrial town. The town was named Paden City.  The pottery, established in 1914, was the first industry in the new city with the company initially making art ware and kitchenware in brown and white.  

In the 1920s, Paden City Pottery began manufacturing high quality, semi-porcelain dinnerware, and the company became a pioneer in its production, using a spraying apparatus to apply colored glazes. A commitment to continually purchase new equipment designed to speed up the production process helped the company weather the Depression. The quality of Paden City’s decals was such that their ware often was assumed to be hand painted.

The 1950s saw the introduction of more new lines. The Shenandoah Ware line was made in plain colors with different decorations.  This charming mid-century set is painted with the retired Strawberries and Flowers Pattern, PCP 160.  The cup diameter is approximately 2 3/8" with a height of 2 1/8" and the saucer diameter is approximately 4 5/8".

A delightful size that was manufactured for demitasse service, but could be used for a children's set as well!  Perfect for a summertime strawberries and cream afternoon tea party.