As a long time collector (this is my "everyday" pattern), I have pieces from all three eras. There is NO comparison the pieces made in the USA and those made in China. If you are thinking of starting or adding to this pattern, I really recommend sticking with those vintage pieces made in the USA.

Franciscan Desert Rose at Replacements, Ltd. Museum

Franciscan Desert Rose China. I would love this whole set. Can only be the ones made in The USA though.

Franciscan Desert Rose covered cake plate

One thing that most people don’t know about me is that I absolutely love Vintage Dinnerware – well any kind of dinnerware, actually. While most people know I love vintage items, they don’t know that I have seven sets of dishes and have started collecting three more patterns (slowly). After we updated our dining room …

Franciscan Ware Desert Rose 1961 magazine ad

Franciscan Ware DESERT ROSE ORIGINAL 1961 MAGAZINE AD

Franciscan desert rose table setting. THIS will be on my Easter table...we always used them at grans! :) Myfamily ate on these dishes for 52 years EVERYDAY!!!!!

I owe it all to my dear late mother-in-law, Betty. Or perhaps to her mother. But this summer we finally closed out the storage unit wher...

Franciscan Desert Rose >3