Black Cat - Betty Crocker™
Black Cat Collection – Pattern No. 5171
- This pattern was introduced on Black Fiesta® as a Betty Crocker™ exclusive in 2003.
- Photo courtesy of Nick Soto.
- The pattern was discontinued when Betty Crocker™ discontinued their sales catalog in 2006.
- The initial pieces released were the luncheon plate (0465) and ring handle mug (0453).
- Color in the decal is Persimmon.
- The picture, to the right, shows the Betty Crocker™ ad from the Fall 2003 (back cover) showcasing this new design.
- In 2004, Betty Crocker™ expanded the line adding the dinner plate (0466), small bowl (0460), medium oval platter (0457), large pitcher (0484), small juice pitcher (0485), 2 quart bowl (0455) and chop plate (0467) as illustrated with the Betty Crocker™ catalog pages 58 and 59 Fall 2004 catalog.
- Collectors get the Betty Crocker™ Black Cat (left) and Dinnerware Depot’s Orange Cat Face (right) mixed up.
- In the picture, to the left, are the two side by side.
- Thank you Cheryl Bishop for the use of your photo.
- When this design was being developed, HLC assigned the final pattern number as illustrated to the right. “BC-5171”. This sticker is on a 2 quart bowl (0455).
- Thank you to Wally Haugen for the use of his photo.
Updated 3-19-2026 – added additional information / documentation. (MC)