Vintage Black Pie Bird - Blackbird Pie Vent valentines day white and brown

white and brown

An incredible feat of woodworking

ivory or gold dishes on the table or vintage botanical prints on the wall

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Vintage Black Pie Bird - Blackbird Pie Vent valentines day white and brownFour 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