Don Blanding, a poet, artist, and designer, created dinnerware patterns for Vernon Kilnsin the late 30s and
early 40s: Hawaiian Flower, Honolulu, Hilo, Lei Lani or Hawaii, Glamour, Joy, Delight, Ecstasy, Coral Reef
and Aquarium. You can find out all about Don Blandings on this site.
Vernon Kilns of California, produced six lines of hand painted "Plaid" dinnerware between
1937 and 1958. This site provides information on the Vernon Kilns plaid patterns.
This dealer's site specializing in Vernonware has much to offer. You can identify your Vernonware
pattern using their Vernonware Pattern ID Gallery,and there is a Vernonware Questions and Answers
section with much useful information.