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| 1819.1 | Jordan Marsh | NEBVAX::CORR | | Wed Jun 14 1989 17:09 | 7 |
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You might want to check Jordan Marsh. I saw them there a while
ago when I was in the market for a new set of dishes. And the colors
they came in were great ... white, peach, pink, black plus a couple
of others. Good luck !
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| 1819.2 | Flea markets | WJO::JEFFRIES | the best is better | Thu Jun 15 1989 10:05 | 4 |
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I don't know where you are located, but if you can get to the Brimfield
Flea Market in July or September, there are lots of dealers selling
them.
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| 1819.3 | Use with caution! | CRUISE::CSTAREK | | Fri Jun 16 1989 16:13 | 5 |
| I have a friend who collected Fiestaware for several years. Now
that she has enough to use for a dinner party she found out that
it contains lead and should NOT be used for food! It's worth checking
into....
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| 1819.4 | Siesta from Fiesta | CARTUN::CASINGHINO | Crossroads seem to come and go | Fri Jun 16 1989 16:54 | 3 |
| It's only the red plates that contain lead.
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| 1819.5 | | ELWOOD::CHRISTIE | | Mon Jun 19 1989 16:19 | 5 |
| Check out local flea markets and antique dealers for orginal
Fiestaware.
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| 1819.6 | ANTIQUE NOTEFILE | TIDES::DKHAN | | Fri Jul 07 1989 15:11 | 1 |
| THERE IS AN ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES NOTE. CHECK THERE.
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| 1819.7 | Never listen to rumors... | ASHBY::HARRIS | | Tue Jul 18 1989 10:54 | 34 |
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re: lead poisoning from Fiesta ware
There is *no* danger of lead poisoning from fired-on glazes. It
is the cheap shellac-type colorants which could mix with acids in
foods and result in lead poisoning. According to the Department
of Heath, Education and Welfare:
The presence of lead, cadmium, and other toxic metal in glaze
or decal is not in itself a hazard. It becomes a problem
only when a glaze or decal that has not been properly
formulated, applied or fired contains dangerous metals which
can be released by high-acid foods...
All the dinnerwares produced by Homer-Laughlin Co. (Fiesta,
Harlequin, etc.) have fired-on glazes and passed the rigorous
federal tests with flying colors.
The concerns about Fiesta red involve uranium not lead content
(indeed the glaze contains no lead!) Rumors about Fiesta's
'Radioactive Red' seem to have begun when that color was
re-introduced after World War II, no doubt due to the publicity
given uranium and radioactivity during the war. Before 1943 the
red colorant was uranium oxide, with the uranium content being
0.7% U-235 and the remainder U-238. Between 1943 and 1959 (under
license from the Atomic Energy Commission) the colorant used was
depleted technical grade uranium oxide containing 0.2% U-235 and
the remainder U-238. One could wear a red serving platter
strapped to his chest for 24 hours and still be within the 'safe'
level of radiation exposure of 20 millioroentgens/day.
Bottom line: Don't worry, be happy. Use your Fiesta ware.
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| 1819.8 | Fiestaware - Get it here | CSOA1::FOLK | Whoever has the gold makes the rules | Thu Dec 21 1989 09:33 | 22 |
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re .0 - Bill, I do not know if you are still interested in
purchasing Fiestaware or not, but if so the following information
may be useful.
Fiestaware is manufactured in West Virginia, and is readily
available is this area. (and may be cheaper than if you purchased
it in another state?) One of our local stores which carry
it is Stone & Thomas. I am sure if you would write or call them
that they would be more than happy to ship the merchandise to
you as long as you have a credit card. This is a very reputable
merchant who has been in business for many years, and you can
feel comfortable in dealing with them. Here is their address
and telephone number:
Stone & Thomas
600 Grand Central Mall
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-3551 - ask for China Department
April - (Hope this helps)
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