Federal Glass made their pretty Heritage pattern from 1940 to 1955 in crystal plus a very little in pink, light green and blue. It's a pretty pattern with an oval and scroll design that reminds … [Read more...]
Pioneer Glass from Federal – 1940s – 70s
Federal Glass made their robust Pioneer pattern beginning in the 1940s until they closed in 1979. The pattern is reminiscent of the heavy glass from the late Victorian era, molded into plates and … [Read more...]
Holiday – 1940s-50s Depression-Styled Glass from Jeannette
Holiday looks like it is depression glass, especially in pink. The pattern has interesting little nubbins and the piece shapes look like they should be from the 1930s, round butter dishes, footed … [Read more...]
Beehive Glass from Hazel Atlas – 1940s Glassware
When I started buying and selling glass I was so ignorant! Knew nothing about anything and it was luck more than skill that kept me from losing my shirt. Anyway, one early purchase (bought 1 month … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge Decorated Milk Glass – Availability and Pricing
Last post introduced Westmoreland's Beaded Edge glass, most often found in white decorated with fruit. This is a fun pattern you can use for lunch or dinner, with several plates, plus cups, … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge – Decorated Milk Glass from After the Depression
We've been posting about glassware made after the Great Depression, glass from the 1940s through the 1970s or so. Way back when we first sold glass Dave and I want to an auction in Saginaw and hauled … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – Anniversary by Jeannette Glass
During the 1930s the glassware we consider "depression glass" came in sets to use for meals, dinner sets, luncheon sets, and many patterns included accessory pieces like candle holders or candy … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – Dewdrop by Jeannette Glass
In the early part of the 1930s depression glass patterns featured light, graceful designs - flowers, swags, scrolls, medallions, birds or baskets - then the manufacturers switched to heavier patterns … [Read more...]