Swaves - Franciscan "Starburst" TOMS Classics

[Swavey]

In 1954 the "Starburst" line of dinnerware was introduced by Franciscan Ware, a part of the organization Gladding, McBean & Co. With the prosperity that came after the war, consumers were ready for something new. And the futuristic starry design on Franciscan Starburst fit in well with a new chrome kitchen and advanced appliances, making Franciscan Starburst the definitive dinnerware of the 1950's.



My kitchen happens to be accented with Franciscan Starburst tiles. Because of this, my girlfriend and I have joined the masses of "hunters" who scour flea markets and estate sales to find the rare missing pieces to their dinnerware collections. For our anniversary I got her a couple dinner plates to add to the collection, and painted my first pair of TOMS! Freehand painting such fine lines on canvas shoes proved to be a challenge, but I could not be happier with the outcome. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Franciscan "Starburst" TOMS Classics!









:P Swavey

[Lo-Res]

Well there unique ill give you that!..great lines as always and big props for using an "outside the box" base shoe