Thrifted Treasure Series Part 3 - Blue Depression Glass and Lemonade
“The joy of collecting antiques comes from a great find, but also from that moment when you figure out how to breathe new life into an old piece.” ~ unknown
Depression Glass
I inherited a love for dishes from my Mom and Grandmother and thrifting is a wonderful way to find unique vintage pieces or add to a collection.
Depression glass was originally manufactured during…you guessed it…the depression. It was an easy and inexpensive way to make glassware (molds instead of cut glass) during a time of high unemployment and minimal spending.
This style of glassware is one of the ultimate “making lemonade from lemons” stories!
Depression glass is easy to spot by the color. Watch for cobalt blue, light blue, pink, green, red, black, and dark purple…to name just a few.
I remember my mom talking about glassware being given to customers in a box of laundry soap or cereal box. Each month they added a different piece so you could collect a whole set…basically free!
You will find more interesting stories and the history of Depression glass here.
Sparkling Lemonade
Crystal Light Lemonade
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Fresh Lemons
Mint Leaves and Camomile Flowers for Garnish
1930’s Ribbed Pattern
These glasses are 1930’s Hazel Atlas Company Ribbed pattern in cobalt blue….
with a matching pitcher. They were thrifted in Seattle.
1934-1965 Bubble Pattern
Bubble pattern was made by Hocking Glass Company in blue, green, red, crystal, and milk glass.
I have a sentimental attachment to this pattern because my grandmother collected these dishes in crystal and served rhubarb pudding in them.
This pattern is perfect for beach style table settings!
1934-1950’s Moderntone Pattern
One of the trademarks of depression glass are the imperfections found in the glass. You will often find bubbles or “particles” in the glass. Think of them as character…not as flaws!
Moderntone was made by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
1935 -1954’s Caprice Pattern in Moonlight Blue
This pattern is known for its “rippling water” design and “captures the whim of dancing lights for your table” ~ National cambridge Collectors, Inc.
I am the lucky recipient of my Mother-in Law’s gobblet and sherbet dishes. They are beautiful filled with fresh fruit!
Next time you are thrift shopping…watch for depression glass! But beware…one piece leads to another and another and another!
sourches: Mauzy’s Depression Glass, Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, and Collectable Glassware 40, 50, and 60’s, and Replacements.com
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