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Maker: Excello Time period: circa 1940–1950 History: This divided baby warming dish was manufactured by Excello in the 1940s-1950s, during the post-war baby boom era when specialized children's feeding products became increasingly popular in American households. The dish features a hollow base designed to hold warm water, keeping food at an appropriate temperature for infants and toddlers, while the ceramic construction provided durability and easy cleaning. The 'Little Boy Blue' nursery rhyme theme with its charming gingham-patterned illustrations reflects the mid-century aesthetic of cheerful, wholesome childhood imagery that dominated baby products of the era.