* *: Depression Glass

Beautiful sparkling colours and crystal clear glass made
the inexpensive, or free, tableware very appealing to families
during the hard times of the Depression.

Depression glass has found a place in the hearts of collectors everywhere

and it has found a special place in my heart thanks to my Grandmother

and her single pink plate that started me on my collecting journey.

Unfortunately I have no knowledge of how this sweet plate made it’s

way to my Grandmother but I am thankful that it did and that she kept

it in such perfect condition for all those years.

Primarily manufactured by machine during the years of the Great

Depression, the coloured glassware was often given away as a premium

or a promotional item.

Families looked forward to getting a pretty plate, glass or cup when they bought groceries, put petrol in their cars or attended the local movie theater. The glassware was also packaged in cereal boxes, flour sacks and containers of laundry soap and offered for sale at many small stores.

Depression glass is usually referred to as glass made between the 1920s to the end of the 1930s. However, there are pieces that were made before and after this time period that fall into the category of Depression glass.

My collection has grown over the years with dear friends and family helping to add to the collection, often looking for special pieces for birthday presents or christmas gifts.