{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-lu-ray-pastels-yellow-8-rimmed-soup-bowl-taylor-smith-taylor-art-deco-american-pottery","title":"Vintage 1940s Lu-Ray Pastels Yellow 8” Rimmed Soup Bowl – Taylor, Smith \u0026 Taylor – Art Deco American Pottery","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis authentic vintage 1940s Lu-Ray Pastels rimmed soup bowl by Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor features the iconic soft pastel yellow glaze that made this line a mid-century American favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMarked “T.S.\u0026amp;T. Lu-Ray Pastels U.S.A. 12511,” this bowl measures approximately:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e• 8 inches diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• 1 1\/2 inches deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Weight: 1 lb 11.9 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts smooth Art Deco–silhouette, wide rim, and luminous butter-yellow glaze embody the optimism and streamlined design of 1940s American dinnerware. A beautiful standalone piece or perfect addition to an existing Lu-Ray pastel collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis item is vintage (circa 1940s) and shows gentle age-appropriate wear consistent with authentic use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIntroduced in the late 1930s by Taylor, Smith \u0026amp; Taylor of Chester, West Virginia, Lu-Ray Pastels became one of America’s first widely marketed mix-and-match pastel dinnerware lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDuring WWII and post-Depression recovery years, soft pastel tones symbolized hope, light, and modern domestic simplicity. Yellow was particularly popular because it reflected warmth and optimism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike ornate Victorian dinnerware, Lu-Ray embraced:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Clean lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Glossy monochrome glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Coordinated but mixable colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Durable everyday usability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollectors today prize rimmed bowls because they’re practical for soups, pasta, salads, and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDiameter: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepth: 1 1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeight: 1 lb 11.9 oz (27.9 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic \/ pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaker’s Mark: T.S.\u0026amp;T. Lu-Ray Pastels U.S.A. 12511\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor, Smith \u0026 Taylor (TS\u0026T)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53950364614940,"sku":"022726005-002-959-000","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2236\/5468\/files\/5B8C6F9B-E7E8-4340-A747-B048A127D88F.jpg?v=1772241746","url":"https:\/\/www.callmeoldfashionedvintageshop.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-lu-ray-pastels-yellow-8-rimmed-soup-bowl-taylor-smith-taylor-art-deco-american-pottery","provider":"Call Me Old Fashioned Vintage Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}