Fiesta dinnerware exhibit celebrates 80 years

In celebration of Fiesta dinnerware’s 80th anniversary, the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is hosting a special six-month exhibit at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, W.V.

An assortment of plates are featured throughout the exhibit, including original pieces from 1936, and a wall mosaic of dishes and broken pieces of the brand’s newest color, Claret.

Fiesta is made by Newell, Va.-based Homer Laughlin China Company, founded in 1871. Introduced in 1936, Fiesta dinnerware features art deco styling and bold, bright colors. Over the years, 48 complementary colors have been produced. The line was discontinued in 1973 and reissued in 1986 to mark its 50th anniversary.