Vintage Black Pie Bird - Blackbird Pie Vent menu book Like the Velveteen Rabbit himself

Like the Velveteen Rabbit himself

ballet pink and spring green

none of these blemishes affect the use of the platter in any way

Each plate measures 7

Vintage Black Pie Bird - Blackbird Pie Vent menu book Like the Velveteen Rabbit himselfFour and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie {HISTORY} Not only cute but also clever, ceramic pie birds were first invented in Britain during the 1800s as a way to let steam escape from double crust pies while baking in the oven. Due to their unique shape, these little charmers prevented pie juices from bubbling over as well as prevented top crusts from sagging in the center. America caught on to these affable kitchen helpers in the 1920s and since then