Vintage Maple Leaf Teacups by Salem China Co. circa 1960s picnic cloth In the morning there is

In the morning there is meaning

There is not a thread out of place

(song lyrics from Fields of Gold by Sting)

They  made dishware for all sorts of commercial eating establishments  from mom and pop restaurants to cruise ships

Vintage Maple Leaf Teacups by Salem China Co. circa 1960s picnic cloth In the morning there isAutumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus {HISTORY} Just a couple of years before Salem China Co. closed their doors forever in 1967, they made this dishware pattern called Maple Leaf. In those days, if you were a frequent shopper at your local grocery or hardware store, you'd see Maple Leaf pieces advertised in the sales section, where you could complete your entire set piece by piece, week by week at discounted prices.