Homer Laughlin Blue Willow Lunch Plate-1947 ONE PLATE

Homer Laughlin Blue Willow Luncheon Plate - 1947. Stamped on back. 9 1/16th" wide. Please review the pictures carefully. It is in great condition for it's age, but does have blemishes due to age. Blue Willow Legend In the Blue Willow legend, a the beautiful daughter of a powerful man fell in love with her father's secretary. Discovering their love, the father banished the secretary and constructed a great fence to keep his daughter contained. She could only walk by the water and the willows. She despaired until she received a message from her lover. At a banquet, he rescued her, but her father noticed and chased them across a bridge. They got away, but years later, her father caught up with them. The secretary was killed, and the daughter died as well. In pity, the gods turned them both into doves so they could fly together forever. Price per plate. 3 available.