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Capri – Blue Glass from Hazel Atlas Mid Century

April 27, 2022 by Kathy 2 Comments

We collectors call this gorgeous blue turquoise glassware from Hazel Atlas “Capri”, which strictly speaking is actually the color of the glass, not the pattern. Hazel Atlas made Capri in many different shapes and patterns, everything from seashell swirls to dots and squares. This snack set is Capri in the Seashell shape. The blue is more intense indoors, this photo is in strong sunlight that washed out some of the color.

Capri Seashell Snack Set
Capri Seashell Snack Set

Hazel Atlas used these same shapes with other colors, especially purple as in Moroccan Amethyst, and clear plus gold and green. But only the blue is considered Capri.

Here is an example of the Colony shape, which has a square base with a smooth circle scooped out. My Mom had a big, shallow clear bowl in this same shape that she used for wilted salad. It’s one of the shapes you might see at antique malls. Note my photo is a bit too gray colored.

Capri Colony 6 Inch Salad Bowl
Capri Colony 6 Inch Salad Bowl

This bowl is square and quite deep. It is also Capri Colony.

Capri Colony 5 3/4 Inch Colony Square Deep Bowl
Capri Colony 5 3/4 Inch Colony Square Deep Bowl

I saw more Colony in Capri than the other shapes. The next most common where we were in Michigan was Hobnail which has a smooth top and half round beads on the base. We had several pieces of this shape at one time. It’s quite attractive. Note the colors are off on the creamer and sugar; I had these before we had the right photography equipment to capture this lovely color.

Capri Hobnail 10 Inch Dinner Plate
Capri Hobnail 10 Inch Dinner Plate
Capri Hobnail Sugar and Lid from Hazel Atlas
Capri Hobnail Sugar and Lid from Hazel Atlas
Capri Hobnail Creamer
Capri Hobnail Creamer

Capri Dots pieces have little round raised bumps all over. They go well with the Hobnail pieces because they are similar shapes.

Capri Dots Cup
Capri Dots Cup

I don’t recall seeing many of the other shapes, Octagon and Daisy, also called Tulip.

There are a few other designs that Hazel Atlas made in Capri, especially drinking glasses. They are pretty and you can get a variety of shapes.

Capri remains fairly easy to find, even after almost 60 years. It’s not as costly as some depression patterns and you have a slew of pieces to choose from. You can mix and match some of the shapes, which makes it fun to use and collect.

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Filed Under: 1940s and Later Tagged With: Capri, Glass from the 1960s, Hazel Atlas

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Recommended Glass Reference Books

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Favorite Depression Glass Book 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2007 edition 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2010 edition

Favorite Elegant Glass Books

Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, & Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition Hardcover – July 28, 2013 by Debbie and Randy Coe

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, 19th Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, July 10, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Best for 1940s-1970s

Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide, 10th Edition – Illustrated, July 14, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Favorite Fostoria Books

Best Overall:  Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years Hardcover – January 1, 1972 by Hazel Marie Weatherman 

Best for Stemware:  Fostoria Stemware: The Crystal for America – January 1, 1994
by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware pre 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware After 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emile Seate

 

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