History of Depression Glass
September 2, 2009 by Suzanne
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The History of Depression Glass begins around the late 1920s and continues through the 1940s. The term Depression Glass is used to describe typically very colorful glassware that was produced during this period.
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Anchor Hocking Depression Glass
August 26, 2009 by Suzanne
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Most Anchor Hocking Depression Glass was made by the Hocking Company prior to their merger with Anchor in 1937.
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Jeannette Glass Company
August 26, 2009 by Suzanne
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Jeannette Glass Company, which is more often than not misspelled as Jeanette Glass Company, began in the late 1880s and created 14 Depression glass patterns that became collectible.
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Indiana Glass Company, Indiana Depression Glass
August 20, 2009 by Suzanne
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Indiana Glass Company was born at the turn of the century, as were many of the depression glass companies, The parent company had originally been Beatty-Brady Glass, which merged with National Glass Combine. When National Glass fell on hard times in 1907, Indiana Glass came into new hands – those of Frank Merry who would remain the key figure in creating beautiful blown and pressed glassware.
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Indiana Glass Patterns
Avocado (also known as Sweet Pear)
Horseshoe (also known as No. 612)
Indiana Custard (also known as Floral and Leaf Band)
Lorain (also known as Basket)
Old English (also known as Threading)
Pineapple and Floral (also known as Number 618)
Pyramid
Sandwich
Tea Room
Vernon (also known as No. 616)
Federal Glass Company
April 13, 2009 by Suzanne
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The Federal Glass Company was founded in 1900, in Columbus, Ohio and is one of the best known Depression Glass manufacturers.
The company originally made hand-blown glassware often decorated with pin-etched designs. By the 1920’s the Federal Glass Company had converted to mass manufacturing techniques, allowing them to produce large amounts of highly decorative glass types for a comparatively low price.
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Hazel Atlas Glass Company
January 29, 2009 by Suzanne
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Hazel Atlas Glass Company was founded in 1902 in Wheeling, West Virginia when four glass companies merged (Hazel Glass and Metals Company, Atlas Glass Company, Wheeling Metal Plant and Republic Glass Company).
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Amethyst Depression Glass
January 24, 2009 by Suzanne
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Amethyst Depression Glass is not one of the more common Depression Glass colors, but it is one that never fails to catch the eye of us purple lovers!
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Red Depression Glass
December 30, 2008 by Suzanne
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Red Depression Glass is very popular with collectors, especially around the holidays. I have a large (and ever growing!) collection of red glass and I love to use it throughout the Christmas season as well as Valentine’s Day.
Here is a list of all of the Red Depression Glass Patterns. Each pattern has its own page with pictures and information about the pattern.
What is Depression Glass?
December 30, 2008 by Suzanne
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Everyone has heard of Depression Glass, but exactly What is Depression Glass? Depression Glass was made primarily during the Depression years (from 1929 to 1939). The economy was very bad and most people could not afford to purchase items (like glassware) for their homes. Glass companies began to make very cheap glass and it was sold at in five and ten cent stores and given away by companies as …….
Depression Glass Patterns – Adam to Windsor
December 30, 2008 by Suzanne
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Here is a list of all of the Depression Glass Patterns. Each links to a separate page with pictures and information about each pattern.
