Dictionary of Marks — Depression Glass Patterns

Depression glass is generally associated with mass-produced glassware found in a myriad of colors made during the years surrounding the Great Depression (1929-39). In reality, the major manufacturers involved in making Depression-era glass, such as Federal, Hazel Atlas and U.S. Glass, were well established before the Depression set in. Even so, the harsh economic times […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles Vol. 49 No. 11 – July 2023

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Depression Glass Patterns

These are the common patterns of Depression Glass and “elegant” depression era glass. Most of the pattern names used are from the original factories’ catalogs. These patterns were made between 1925-1970. Pattern Name Description Glass Pattern Image Adam Adam, sometimes called Chain Daisy or Fan & Feather, is a glass pattern made from 1932 to […]