Black Cat
Black Cat Collection – Pattern No. 5171
- This pattern was introduced on Black Fiesta® as a Betty Crocker™ exclusive in 2003.
- The initial pieces released were the luncheon plate (0465) & ring handle mug (0453).
- 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).
- The pattern was discontinued when Betty Crocker™ discontinued their sales catalog in 2006.
- Color in the decal is Persimmon.
- The picture, to the right, shows the Betty Crocker™ ad from the Holiday 2004 catalog page 59 showcasing this design.
- Collectors get the Betty Crocker™ Black Cat (left) & Dinnerware Depot’s Orange Cat Face (right) mixed up.
- In the picture, to the left, are the two side by side.
- Thank you to Nick Soto and Cheryl Bishop for the use of their photos.
- 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). (Photo courtesy of Wally Haugen)
