Vintage French Porcelain Bird Plate - Baltimore Oriole by Roger Tory Peterson circa 1981 pot holder Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws

but it could have come off of a produce delivery truck of the 1940's or a market stall of the 1950's with its overall appearance

John Gunther

- Stamped on bottom of plate and cup with makers mark

Vintage French Porcelain Bird Plate - Baltimore Oriole by Roger Tory Peterson circa 1981 pot holder Cheese StrawsOrioles, smaller and slimmer than a Robin, these brightly colored birds belong to the family Icteridae and thus are closely related to the blackbirds. Although Orioles are predominantly tropical, 7 species nest in the U. S.: 2 are accidental strays. (From the Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America by Roger Tory Peterson, 1986) {HISTORY} If you picked up a bird identification field guide anytime in the last 100 years, chances are you would