Last post we looked at Lorain, Indiana Glass' pattern with mold-etched baskets and scrolls, so beautiful in green and yellow. I've had green in stock but oddly have seen yellow at shops more … [Read more...]
Lorain Depression Glass – Beautiful Basket Pattern in Green and Yellow from Indiana
Indiana Glass made some lovely patterns with unusual designs and rich detail. One of these is Lorain, also called "Basket" for its central motif of a basket of flowers suspended from a swag. … [Read more...]
Two More Obscure Glass Patterns – Depression Era and Later
Last post we looked at two patterns you are likely to find at thrift stores or estate sales, Medallion by Anchor Hocking, and Windsor from Federal and later Indiana. Both have depression-similar … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Floral Glass Pattern – From Depression Era and After
Isn't "Pineapple and Floral" a better name for a pretty glass pattern than "Number 618"? Most glass lovers agree and you'll almost always see this attractive depression glass from Indiana … [Read more...]
Look at an Uncommon Pattern: Vernon, Number 616 from Indiana Glass
Did you know there are over 150 depression glass patterns in our Adam to Windsor array? My Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene Florence has a plethora of gorgeous patterns to love. … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Squared – Two Patterns with Square Shapes
Normally plates are round, but back in the 1930s just as today, some manufactures made square shaped dinnerware. Let's look at wo patterns that feature square - or squares with cut off corners - from … [Read more...]
The Three Keys to Identifying Glass: Mystery Solved, Another Glass Sleuthing Story
The keys to identifying glass are: Jan posted a cake plate on our Facebook page. When Jan posted this the little wheels started to turn. I've seen this, but where. The design is … [Read more...]
Basket Motifs and Designs on Mold Etched Depression Glass
Last post we looked at a few favorite etched stemware patterns with basket motifs. Today let's see how our depression glass makers used the same motifs in their wares. One of the loveliest … [Read more...]
Indiana Horseshoe Depression Glass – No Horses Here!
Indiana didn't name their patterns beyond a line number. Number 612 has a big semi-circle surrounding flowers, swags and scrolls. That semi-circle inspired the nickname "Horseshoe". If you only see … [Read more...]
Indiana Glass Loganberry Depression Glass in Clear All Over Relief Pattern
I bet you've seen this before but maybe you didn't know what it was. The pattern is Loganberry by Indiana Glass, made first in clear in the 1920s. Indiana re-released Loganberry in amber and … [Read more...]