| From the 1920´s: Yellowstone shape There was probably some speculation by the staff at Homer Laughlin pottery if the unique octagon shape Yellowstone would be a popular seller, as it broke tradition with the usual round shape. But much to their surprise, it was very popular from the first sales when it was introduced in 1926. In a 1926 Sears Roebuck catalog, the shape was referred to as the new Octagon or Colonial shape. In the same catalog, 3 sets of Yellowstone were offered.
(1)Solid Ivory Body, 32 piece set for $4.25; 100 piece set for for $16.75.
(2)Floral Spray Ivory Body, Homer Laughlin´s number Y-11, 32 piece set for $6.25; 100 piece set for $26.50.
(3)Golden Rose Ivory Body, 32 piece set for $6.25; 100 piece set for $24.50.
Not only were 32, 35, 56 and 100 piece sets offered, each pattern was offered in open stock.
Jo Cunningham in her book "Homer Laughlin A Giant Among Dishes 1973-1939", states: "Yellowstone was described as striking in simplicity, with no relief work, embossing or irregular surface to detract from the decorative effects. Many original decorations were designed for Yellowstone. In the last half of 1926, distribution approached ten thousand dozen per day, all decorated. If the daily production were placed in a line, it would stretch ten miles."
Yellowstone was produced in a soft ivory color, which the Homer Laughlin Company compared to the exquisite color tone of Belleek. A few years later Vellum glaze was developed by Dr. A V. Bleininger, head of the Ceramic Research Department at Homer Laughlin, and was used on Yellowstone in addition to also still being produced in ivory glaze.
    Yellowstone was produced for several years, finally ceasing production in the late 1930´s. | 
