Ladies in Red Handpainted Ceramic Chip & Dip Serving Set

This is a specialty ceramic serving set produced under the 'Ladies in Red' brand, specifically designed as a 'Chip & Dip' platter. The item is shaped like a wide-brimmed sun hat, a design choice referencing the Red Hat Society social organization. The piece is crafted from glazed ceramic and features a vibrant scarlet red primary color. The center of the 'hat' acts as a raised bowl for dip, adorned with molded floral elements including red roses and purple ribbons with white filigree accents. The wide brim of the hat serves as the platform for chips or crackers. The item is presented in its original retail packaging, which features a purple harlequin pattern background and the brand name in a stylized script. The packaging indicates it is 'Beautifully Handpainted Ceramic.' Given the branding, it likely dates from the early to mid-2000s during the peak popularity of Red Hat Society themed collectibles. The condition appears to be 'New in Box' (NIB), with the outer cardboard showing minor shelf wear typical for retail clearance or thrift environments, but the ceramic itself remains protected and unused. This item has thematic appeal for collectors of hostess ware or organization-specific memorabilia.