Question:
We have searched the archives looking for information on a few pieces of dinnerware but haven’t been able to find what we are looking for. We are needing info on the Bob White supper sets & 4oz juice tumblers. Were they actually produced? We’ve heard of both items but haven’t ever seen them! Also, we would like to know what patterns the water coolers & stands were available in. Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge!! Kim
Answer:
Bob White tumblers were a standard production item for a brief period in the 1960s. The image below is from a January 1965 brochure.
Bob White supper trays were never put into production. Such a tray was sold at the Red Wing convention auction a number of years ago, and it’s the only one I’ve seen. I believe that was a test or sample piece, and the company decided to not add it as a standard production piece.
Water coolers were made for the following patterns:
Village Green, Delta Blue, Bob White, Round Up, Tampico.
A 1952 Village Green brochure lists a Wheat version of the water cooler but I’ve never seen or heard of one.
Larry R