Harlequin Dinnerware

The Homer Laughlin China Company has produced numerous lines of kitchenware beyond their well-known Fiestaware line. In an effort to sell products to new markets, they introduced a less expensive dinnerware. Although it was first listed on company records in 1936, Harlequin was not actively introduced for public sale until 1938.

Harlequin dinnerware was sold without trademark through the dime store chain F.W. Woolworth Company exclusively.

The original colors were mauve blue, yellow, spruce green and maroon. In the 1940s, HLC added red, rose, turquoise and light green. The 1950s ushered in the colors forest green, chartreuse, medium green and gray.

Harlequin proved very popular and sold all through the 1950s. Official records indicate the line was discontinued in 1964. Woolworth offered a reissue of Herlequin from 1979 to 1982. The newer issue utilized turquoise, coral, yellow and a variation on medium green.

Reissued light green | Medium Green

The following pieces for Fiesta Harlequin were produced:

10", 9", 7" and 6" plates
8" soup plate
9" nappy
salt and pepper shakers
covered casserole
double egg cup

teacup and saucer
creamer, regular
sugar bowl with lid
11" platter
5½ fruit bowl
4½ tumbler

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