Circa 1938-1944: Large Version— The large lidded casserole was the first piece designed for the fiesta Kitchen Kraft line. Part of Homer Laughlin's OvenWare line, the oven-to-table dinnerware was an importnat part of the vintage kitchen. Released at the beginning of 1938 in the four fiesta Kitchen Kraft colors of Green, red, green and blue. The lids knobs were finished by hand work with the space under the knob being shaped and formed individually with hand tools. This example in the original green glaze is in very good, undamaged condition, please note some minor imperfection spots in the glaze. Nicely marked on the bottom "HL fiesta KITCHEN KRAFT U.S.A." Measures 8 5/8" across the body, the lid insets inside the rim and measures 7 13/16" across. Total height is 4 1/4".
