Midwinter Jessie Tait Mexicana Serving/Salad Bowl, Mid Century Modern, Made in Staffordshire, England C.1960s

Midwinter Jessie Tait Mexicana Serving/Salad Bowl, Mid Century Modern, Made in Staffordshire, England C.1960s Hand painted vertical stripes of warm ochre, olive, rust and grey with accents of black. Jessie Tait worked for the Midwinter Pottery between 1946 and 1974. Like other Potteries-based ceramic designers such as Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper and Charlotte Rhead, her work has become highly sought after and valued by pottery collectors. Jessie Tait was an iconic designer of the "Fine" Shape (1962-1978). Mexicana was the only hand painted pattern in the series, which can be seen as an early precursor of the iconic Stonehenge Pattern. The form for the Fine Shape were designed and developed by the Marquis of Queensberry and Roy Midwinter and were loosely based on a milk churn. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Measures 8.5" in diameter. There are more Midwinter Mexicana items available: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pod22Vintage?search_query=mexicana