December 4, 2008
Elegant glass refers to a type of glassware received as wedding gifts or used for special occasions between the 1920s and the 1950s. It was typically thin and finely polished, often etched or cut and sometimes colored. Although produced by Depression glass makers, it was typically higher quality, and often hand finished.
My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. She collected it, and she died at a very young ag… [more]
What exactly is Carnival Glass? To the non-collector, it might be dismissed as “that orange stuff” bu… [more]
David Doty's incredible, comprehensive and colorful Carnival Glass reference site, with over 1,600 pages and 4,000 … [more]
A great starting point for collectors interested in Depression glass. Features in-depth reference articles on topic… [more]
This excellent milk glass reference site is definitely not for the lactose intolerant. Includes seven high resoluti… [more]
This extensive reference on 'carnival glass,' which became popular in the early 1900s, is divided into three sectio… [more]
A great reference on ‘American Brilliant Cut Glass’ (produced between 1876 and 1914), this site features a stri… [more]
If you need schooling on Victorian-era pressed glass tableware aka EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) aka Pattern … [more]
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