Last summer Deidra and I went to the National Depression Glass Association annual show. We had a blast! We wondered beforehand whether it was worth the 3 hour drive since there were "only" 32 … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Chintz Etched Crystal Compote
Ready for the Glass Pick of the Week? It's this gorgeous Fostoria Baroque comport with the Chintz rose etch. Some people call these compotes, some comports. The name came from people using pieces … [Read more...]
Pure Vintage! Floral Depression Glass Cone Shaped Footed Tumblers
I saw a display of plastic tableware and tumblers today, all bright colors and big chunky shapes. They are nice enough if you want a glass the kids can use outside on the patio and you won't feel too … [Read more...]
Fostoria Tableware 1944-1986 Long & Seate Glass Book Review
Fostoria Glass was in business for a very long time, from 1887 to 1986 when the factory closed in Moundsville. Even after the factory closed Lenox crystal produced some patterns, notably … [Read more...]
Fostoria Tableware 1924-1943 Glass Collector’s Guide Long and Seate
Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 is an outstanding guide to Fostoria glass made from 1924 to 1943, the era when Fostoria set the mark for combining exquisite designs with good marketing. Fostoria … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Buttercup Etched Crystal Sugar Bowl
This week's pick is one of my favorite pieces, this Buttercup etched sugar bowl from Fostoria Glass. I like it because the shape is so simple and the etch is so pretty. It caught my eye last week … [Read more...]
Book Review: Elegant Glass of the Depression Era, Cathy & Gene Florence
Today on Facebook Elizabeth posted a bowl that looked so familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Bowl was Cambridge, but what was that cutting? Have you had that experience? The book I used … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Fostoria Heather Iced Tea Tumbler
Hard to believe it's Saturday again, isn't it? But it is so it's time for weekly glass pick. This week let's look at a piece of Fostoria stemware, this Heather iced tea. I like the Heather … [Read more...]
Friday Quiz Time! Name This Pattern! Hint… It’s Fostoria
No fair peeking at the photo caption now! Fostoria made this in crystal only and produced a full line up of dinnerware, stemware and accessories. They used the graceful Century blank for the … [Read more...]
Baskets with Flowers – Fostoria Florentine Etched Stemware
Baskets and flowers, what's not to like? I can think of several basket-themed patterns - Lorain depression glass, Tiffin Adam, and today's wonderful pattern, Florentine from Fostoria. … [Read more...]