Thorley designed the dinner service seen here for Hall China Company in 1939 or 1940. Advertisements claimed that the distinctive shapes of the hollowware was inspired by the designs of Duncan Phyfe, an early American furniture-maker whose name was used widely in this period to signify traditional good taste. Among the different designs printed on Thorley’s shapes, three were sold exclusively by Sears Roebuck and Co. “Monticello,” “Mount Vernon,” and “Richmond” all featured conventional floral patterns whose names evoked the integrity and heroism of Virginia’s founding fathers.
“Drip” Coffee Maker and Creamer, 1942-48
E-Shape, Mount Vernon pattern
Hall China
East Liverpool, Ohio
Whiteware
Sauceboat and Stand, 1940-60
E-Shape, Monticello pattern
Hall China
East Liverpool, Ohio
Whiteware
Sugar Bowl, 1941-60
E-Shape, Richmond pattern
Hall China
East Liverpool, Ohio
Whiteware
Teapot, 1951-1970s
E-shape, Cameo Rose pattern
Hall China
East Liverpool, Ohio
Whiteware
Berry Bowl, 1941-59
E-shape, Fairfax pattern
Hall China
East Liverpool, Ohio
Whiteware
