Depression and Elegant Glass

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  • Depression Glass
    • Index to Depression Glass Posts by Pattern
    • Identify Your Depression Glass Patterns with Photos – Pattern Identification Guide
    • Federal Depression Glass
      • Normandie
      • Patrician Spoke
      • Sharon Cabbage Rose
      • Other Federal Patterns
    • Hazel Atlas Depression Glass
      • Floral Poinsettia
      • Florentine #1 and #2 Poppy
      • Hazel Atlas Other Patterns
      • Royal Lace – Green, Pink, Blue and Clear
    • Hocking Depression Glass
      • Block Optic
      • Cameo Ballerina Depression Glass
      • Mayfair Depression Glass
      • Princess Depression Glass
      • Other Hocking Patterns
    • Jeannette Depression Glass
      • Cherry Blossom
      • Petal Swirl
      • Iris and Herringbone
      • Winsdor
      • Other Jeannette Patterns
    • Indiana Glass
    • Lancaster Glass
    • MacBeth Evans Depression Glass
      • American Sweetheart
      • Petalware Depression Glass White or Pink
    • US Glass
    • Other Depression Era Glass
    • Glass Colors – Pink, Green, Amber, Topaz, Blue and More
    • Vintage Tumblers & Swanky Swigs
  • Cambridge Glass
    • Cambridge Glass Pattern Photo Guide
    • Cambridge Diane
    • Cambridge Glass Rose Point
    • Other Cambridge Glass
  • Fostoria Glass
    • Fostoria Glass Patterns Photo Identification Guide
    • Fostoria Century
    • Fostoria Chintz
    • Fostoria Romance
    • Other Fostoria Glass
  • Elegant Glass
    • Elegant Glass Photo Gallery Identification Guide
    • Central Glass
    • Duncan Miller
    • Heisey Glass
    • Imperial Glass
    • Monongah Glass
    • Morgantown Glass
    • New Martinsville Glass
    • Paden City
    • Tiffin Elegant Glass
    • Viking Glass
    • Westmoreland
    • Other Elegant Glass
  • Glass Pieces
    • Cake Plates and Serving Platters
    • Candy Dishes
    • Center Handled Serving Trays
    • Comports and Compotes
    • Console & Serving Bowls
    • Dinnerware and Luncheon Ware
    • Mayo Sets
    • Pitchers
    • Vintage Glass Candle Holders
    • Vintage Relish Trays
    • Vintage Stemware & Goblets
  • Glass Tips and Guides
    • Gift Buying Guide – Collectible Glass
    • Glass Book Reviews
    • How to Buy Glassware
    • How to Clean Glass
    • How to Enjoy Your Glass
    • How to Sell Glass
    • Let’s Reduce Confusion
    • Reproductions and Fakes
    • Tips to Identify Glass
      • Pattern Guides
        • Birds
        • Spirals and Swirls
      • Why Collect Glass?
      • Tablescapes
        • Depression Glass Tables
        • Elegant Glass Tables
        • China and Crystal
        • Pink Saturday
          • Pink Depression Glass
          • Pink Elegant Glass
          • Pink China and Other
  • 1940s and Later
    • Glass Patterns from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s Identification Guide
  • Let’s Go Antiquing
    • Tablescapes
      • Depression Glass Tables
      • Elegant Glass Tables
      • China and Crystal
    • Pink Saturday
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What Depression Glass Pattern Should I Collect?

April 5, 2021 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Fostoria Vernon Etched Azure Blue Cereal

Dave and I have a nice set of Cambridge Rose Point crystal that we enjoy using, with goblets, iced teas, pitcher, bowls, relish dishes, candle holders, serving plates.  Rose Point is a gorgeous … [Read more...]

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Three Reasons to Love Depression Glass

March 4, 2015 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Cambridge Windows Border Etch 704 Green Console Bowl with Rolled Rim

Why Depression Glass? My journey from skeptic to fan started at my first auction.  I knew nothing about depression glass, other than a vague idea that it was junky and some people collected it. … [Read more...]

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Why Collect Vintage Glassware?

June 19, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Fostoria Versailles Blue Footed Bouillon Cup Elegant Glass

I bet most of you don't think of yourself as a "collector".If we ask why people collect, we need to rethink what we mean by a collector.  Look around your home.  Is there anything you have more … [Read more...]

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Miss America Pink Depression Glass and Memories

May 22, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

I found the most poignant blog post today.  The writer, Terri Smith is a wedding photographer and her blog is full of photos of blissful brides and grooms.  This post is a little … [Read more...]

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What Do You Think? Has Depression Glass Lost Its Zing?

April 1, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

I came across an interesting article today that wondered where all the glass went that used to be so prominent in antique malls and flea markets.The author wondered depression glass has lost its … [Read more...]

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Vintage Glass is Memories

September 3, 2012 by Kathy 2 Comments

Why do you like vintage glass? I'm passionate about it and here's why.It's truly beautiful. Exquisite designs, good workmanship, interesting shapes, colors and patterns. I love beautiful things … [Read more...]

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Fancy Fun Friday – Frosted Green Depression Glass Measuring Cup

June 30, 2011 by Kathy 2 Comments

Green Depression Glass Frosted Satin Measuring Pitcher

Welcome to this week's Fancy Fun Friday! Today we're showing something our grandmothers would have used to make their kitchen bright and appealing.Isn't this neat?  It's a measuring cup and … [Read more...]

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Make Elegant Desserts Even More Special

January 18, 2011 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Elegant Crystal Depression Era Dessert Plates

If you're serving Death By Chocolate or home made cream puffs or cupcakes all decorated for Valentines Day, wouldn't you like to use a plate that is as special as your dessert?   We have a good … [Read more...]

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Collecting Depression Glass – Where to Start?

September 8, 2009 by Kathy Leave a Comment

We shared our top 10 reasons to collect depression glass:10.  It's beautiful!9.  It's stylish!8.  You'll feel good!7.  Stop being hard to shop for!6.  It's … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass – #5. They Don’t Make This Anymore!

August 22, 2009 by Kathy Leave a Comment

If  you're over 40 you probably remember when everyone had relish trays.   Or you may remember when people used sherbets - small dishes with short stems - for ice creams or fruit … [Read more...]

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Use Photos to Identify Your Glass

Depression Glass Photo Identification Guide

Depression Glass Index by Pattern

Fostoria Glass Photo Identification Guide

Cambridge Glass Photo Identification Guide

Everyday Glassware from 1940s to 1970s Photo Guide

Recommended Glass Reference Books

These are the books I use the most and recommend.  These are affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through links.

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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