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Depression Glass
About Antique Depression Glass
Depression glass refers to inexpensive colored transparent glassware manufactured in the U.S. from the mid-1920s through WWII. It was often given away as a promotional item with the purchase of everything from flour to gasoline and even movie tickets.
Although designed to imitate earlier fancy decorative patterns, vintage Depression glass was machine pressed into molds rather than hand-blown, and not hand finished. Depression glass is also known for its distinctive colors including pinks, greens, and ambers...
Some of the major manufacturers of Depression glass included Jeannette, Federal, Hazel Atlas, Anchor Hocking, Indiana Glass Company, and MacBeth-Evans.
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Upcoming Events
- Great Lakes Depression Glass Show
Apr 24–25. Madison Heights, MI. - 34th Annual Collectible Glass Show and Sale 2010
Jul 24–25. Marietta, GA. - 35th Annual Depression Glass Show and Sale
Oct 23–24. Lakeland, FL.
Interviews & Articles
An Interview With Early American Pattern Glass Collector Elaine Henderson
My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. She collected it, and she died at a very young age. My … [more]
An Interview With American Cut Glass Collector Barbara Meek
I started collecting cut glass when I was about 18. My sisters were married, and during the summer, I would go out … [more]
An Interview With Carnival Glass Collectors Glen and Stephen Thistlewood
Our newest book is actually the fully revised and expanded second edition of our first book. It came out originally… [more]
Best of the Web (“Hall of Fame”)
National Depression Glass Association
A great starting point for collectors interested in Depression glass. Features in-depth reference articles on topic… [read review or visit site]
David Doty's Carnival Glass Website
David Doty's incredible, comprehensive and colorful Carnival Glass reference site, with over 1,600 pages and 4,000 … [read review or visit site]
Milk Glass Collectors Society
This excellent milk glass reference site is definitely not for the lactose intolerant. Includes seven high resoluti… [read review or visit site]
Carnival-glass.net
This extensive reference on 'carnival glass,' which became popular in the early 1900s, is divided into three sectio… [read review or visit site]
American Cut Glass Association
A great reference on ‘American Brilliant Cut Glass’ (produced between 1876 and 1914), this site features a stri… [read review or visit site]
Pattern Glass School
If you need schooling on Victorian-era pressed glass tableware aka EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) aka Pattern … [read review or visit site]
The Charleton Line
Michael and Lori Palmer's site dedicated to the hand painted decorations of Abels, Wasserberg and Company, known as… [read review or visit site]
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Clubs & Associations: Glassware
- National Depression Glass Association
- The Michigan Depression Glass Society
- Milk Glass Collectors Society
- American Cut Glass Association
- Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc.
- Early American Pattern Glass Society
- National Cambridge Collectors, Inc.
- Heisey Collectors of America, Inc.
- National Imperial Glass Collectors Society
- Carnival Glass Collectors Association of Australia
- National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club
Discussion Forums: Glassware
- Yahoo 2Glassies2 Discussion Group
- Yahoo vaselineglassc2c Discussion Group
- Yahoo Glass Lovers Glass Database Forum
- Yahoo CandlewickCollector Forum
Other Great Reference Sites: Glassware
- A Menagerie in Milk Glass
- Indiana Harvest Milk Glass
- Dorothy's Westmoreland Milk Glass Collection
- Carnival Glass 101 at Carnivalheaven.com
- Carnival Heaven
- Sandwich Glass Museum
- Pressed In Time
- Czech Sklo Union Glass
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Recent News: Depression Glass
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The fine line between collecting and hoarding
Pocono Record, March 20thAnother collects Barbie dolls, another Depression glass. Even if you're not a collector, your friends collect for you; if you're a football fan,...Read more
High-quality antiques more affordable in shops near 45th Street and State Line ...
Kansas City Star, March 20th
There's also not much Americana (Depression glass, butter churns, etc.). To reach Stacy Downs, call 816-234-4780 or send e-mail to sdowns@kcstar.com...Read more
South Lyon area library news
Hometownlife.com, March 18thDisplay's have ranged from stuffed animals to depression glass. To sign up for a case call Librarian Caryn Bartone at (248) 437-6431 ext...Read more
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Edison Sentinel, March 9thAs seen in the reflection, Ria Nagano of Berkeley Heights checks out some of the amber goblets on display at the 28th annual Garden State Depression Glass...Read more
A Metairie home where the glass is always greener
NOLA.com, March 6th
View full sizeKay Caruso loves Depression glass -- and the thrill of finding the pieces she wants at antiques fairs and shops and on online auctions...Read more
Depression glass group hopes show ignites interest from younger set
Tribune Review, March 5thDepression Glass was machine made, pressed into a mold and usually colored pink, green, amber or blue, sometimes crystal or black. "It was quite often given...Read more
Blue Glass - Azure to Cobalt Glassware of the Depression Era
News-antique.com (press release), February 28th
Depression glass enthusiasts have driven the price up above the price of the equally beautiful green Royal Lace and higher than other patterns...Read more
Sorosis Beta learns about depression glass
Peabody Gazette Bulletin, February 24thThe program was presented by Carolyn Johnson of Walton who, with her husband Evan, has collected depression glass for years. Johnson presented information...Read more