The First Crusade and the Idea of Crusading

With enameled pearl-like dots, an opalescent background, and the innocence of bone china, Opal Innocence is a romantic pattern of understated elegance. Two bands of platinum a slightly wider one on the rim, kissing a thin fluted design, and a narrower one inside the border adorn each plate. The cup bears additional platinum on its graceful handle and another band at midpoint. Each piece is decorated with a flowing, white-on-white vine design peppered with enamel dot ...

Party Dips! by Sally Sampson

HARVARD COMMON PRESS