{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-art-deco-lu-ray-pastels-pink-creamer-taylor-smith-taylor-art-deco-blush-pitcher","title":"Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lu-Ray Pastels Pink Creamer – Taylor, Smith \u0026 Taylor Art Deco Blush Pitcher","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoft, romantic, and unmistakably 1940s — this vintage Lu-Ray Pastels pink creamer by Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor is the perfect blush accent for your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note there is a visible hairline crack extending from the rim downward (see photos). The piece remains intact and is priced accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCrafted in glossy glazed ceramic with a rounded Art Deco silhouette, gentle pour spout, and classic loop handle, this piece captures the warmth and optimism of post-Depression era American design. The delicate pink glaze has that signature Lu-Ray sheen — luminous, creamy, and smooth to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStamped on the base: Lu-Ray Pastels – T.S.\u0026amp;T.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis piece is vintage (circa 1940s) and shows gentle age-appropriate wear consistent with its history. No major chips observed. Light surface crazing typical of the era. One \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA beautiful addition to pastel collections, cottage tablescapes, or blush-toned kitchen décor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLu-Ray Pastels was introduced in the late 1930s by Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor (Chester, West Virginia) as one of America’s first mass-market pastel dinnerware lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDuring the Great Depression and into WWII, bright colors were rare luxuries. Lu-Ray’s soft pink, blue, yellow, green, and ivory pieces brought affordable color and optimism into American homes. The line became especially popular with young brides and middle-class families seeking modern style without European pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFun facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Lu-Ray was marketed as “modern” tableware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• The rounded silhouette reflects late Art Deco influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Pink was one of the most beloved and hardest-to-find replacement colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Many collectors still build full pastel sets today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLu-Ray Pastels remains one of the most recognizable American ceramic lines of the 1940s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u0026amp; WEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: 0 lb 6.5 oz (6.5 ounces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: approx. 2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLength (spout to handle): approx. 5.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth (body diameter): approx. 3.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCapacity: approx. 8–10 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor, Smith \u0026 Taylor (TS\u0026T)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53950189863196,"sku":"022726004-002-958-000","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2236\/5468\/files\/57135077-6C65-4617-AAA7-47027ED77337.jpg?v=1772240237","url":"https:\/\/www.callmeoldfashionedvintageshop.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-art-deco-lu-ray-pastels-pink-creamer-taylor-smith-taylor-art-deco-blush-pitcher","provider":"Call Me Old Fashioned Vintage Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}