Once given as a premium for purchasing a product or given as a gift for
buying a movie ticket during the harsh years of the Depression, this
colored glassware of green, yellow, pink, blue, and other hues is now
avidly collected by countless Americans. Recently hailed as one of the
top collectibles sought on the Internet, Depression Glass has attracted
the interest of many young enthusiasts. From Adam to Windsor, readers of
this book will soon become familiar with these pattern names as well as
gain a richer appreciation of this tableware's history and its value
today. Very inexpensive when first produced, Depression Glassware was
America's early experimentation with the mold-etched method for
producing pattern glass. Today collectors recognize the beauty and
creativity of the glass artisans during this period. Whether a beginning
or a veteran collector, some very exciting discoveries await the reader
as the pages are turned. Hundreds of glass pieces photographed in full
color are accompanied by a price guide to help the collector determine
the current value for these colorful and elegant pieces. Anyone who has
ever found a piece of Depression glass in a relative's house, seen
pieces at an antique show, or been attracted by its design and color,
will find this book fascinating.
