This volume does not repeat the first volume, but chronologies harder to find lines such as flower garden and butterflies, moondrops, rock crystal, radiance, rose point and so many hundreds more by such luminary. Hazel marie weatherman continuation of book 1 for those hardertofind patterns identified for the advanced collector. Depression era vintage engraved glass centerpiece or console bowl, with eight sided shape and center well. Glass books the glass and pottery sellers association. Depression glass is a collectors term used for inexpensive tableware items made from machinepressed glass during the 1920s and 1940s. Imagine wandering into the kitchen for breakfast, opening a package of quaker. Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 843 ratings. J s antiques j s antiques specializing in depression era glassware, elegant, kitchen glassware, powder jars, flower frogs, childrens dishes, aladdin lamps and more. Joyce was a featured seminar speaker at the 2004 ndga convention in council bluffs, iowa the information in this paper is based on 92 depression glass patterns made by the seven major producers of depression glass from 1923 to 1939. Here is a large selection of books on glassware topics, any and all of which are good choices for your reference library.
Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns. The ndga does not endorse any particular author or publisher, and there certainly are books that are not listed here which may also be relevant. Depression glass the official depression glass website. Colored glassware of the depression era, book 2, by hazel marie. Books by gene florence share book recommendations with. Colored glassware of the depression era volume 2 pdf.
If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining. In 1970, when colored glassware of the depression era came out. Colored glassware of the depression era 2 book, 1974. This twelfth edition of elegant glassware of the depression era holds more than 100 new photographs and updated values. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. During this period, glass was produced inexpensively and was sometimes given away for free with the purchase of another product. The book features the handmade and acidetched glassware that was sold in department and jewelry stores from the depression era through the 1950s, not the dimestore and giveaway items known as depression glass. Hazel weatherman out of print, but really a great resource. Bring it with you when shopping for depression glass so that you can compare prices and check styles, patterns, and colors with those listed in your guidebook. The depression era started in 1929 in the united states and spread around the world. If you collect glassware you have probably seen a reference to a book known as wdg2, aka weathermans colored glassware of the depression era book 2 and the more famous of the set of two.
If depression glass was to be produced today, it would likely not be acceptable in the market due to a range of flaws associated with it. It includes extensive photos, listings, and actual glass company catalog reprints for official identification of thousands of depression glass pieces and patterns not found in any other book. The second volume of the definitive guide to depression era glassware. This book includes every pattern featured in his collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, collectible glassware from the 40s, 50s, and 60s and collectors encyclopedia of elegant glassware, as well as many morenearly 400 patterns in all. This glass was given out at the movies, in flour bags or soapboxes. Covers 90 patterns of handmade and acidetched glass sold between the 1920s and 1950s. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find. Pina concentrates on the stemware and limited dinnerware from the 1930s. When new, elegant glass would cost more than its oftconfused counterpart, depression glass, because it was at least partially handmade, had a cleaner finish, and more vibrant colors. See more ideas about glass, cambridge and vintage glassware.
It was inexpensive, and came in a variety of colors. Elegant glass is high quality glassware created in the united states during the depression era. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. Be sure to search our other imperial glass available. Lists colors, prices, measurments, for all known pieces. The title of this book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Elegant glassware of the depression era and its impact on. A collection of 1930s to 1940s pink cut glass stemware. Its a must have for any depression glass collector. The depressionera glassware that came in boxes of oatmeal. This depression era glassware includes twelve tall tapered goblets, two shorter tapered glasses, eight champagne and several wine glasses. Glassware of the depression era, book 2 fostoria its first fifty years. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
National depression glass association patterns important. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. Colored glassware of the depression era, book 2 by hazel. Colored glassware of the depression era, book 2 9780974046 by weatherman, hazel marie and a great selection of similar new, used. Vintage set of 4 depression era glass pink 6 1 2 tall iced tea flat tumblers 16 oz thin oldeandknewglassshop 5. Two anchor hocking fire king identification value glassware. Over 250 popular patterns of vintage glassware are shown through 315 color photographs in 16 chapters based on colors. It includes extensive photos, listings, and actual glass company catalog reprints for.
Fourth printing of the 1970 first edition, inscribed by the author and dated on the first page. Other depression glassware, depression, glassware, glass. This jelly bowl is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. This was felt to be more formal, yet simple, and was already widely accepted by the buying public. She published the annual price guides and the comprehensive colored glassware of the depression era, book 2 glassbooks, 1969,1972. Most are in a matching wheel cut floral pattern with paneled design. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Patterns important to the history of depression glass by joyce e. Is the author of books such as colored glassware of the depression era.
Colored glassware of the depression era book 2 is an oversized 400 pages. While depression glass may not be the most accurate term, the history of depression glass is an interesting one. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. Hazel marie weatherman biography and list of works hazel marie weatherman books. Buy a cheap copy of colored glassware of the depression era. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition. This is a really pretty pink beaded block depression glass 2 handled 4 34 jelly bowl made by imperial glass from 1927 to 1930. Colored glassware of the depression era 1970 edition open library.
This book features the handmade and acidetched glassware that was sold in fine jewelry and department stores from the depression era through the 1950s. Colored glassware of the depression era, book 2 weatherman, hazel marie on. Depression glass is a catchall phrase for massproduced, collectible glassware and tableware that was either clear or colored. Antique colored depression glass makers patterns forms marks classic book. Visit today to search for that last elusive piece to complete your collection, or perhaps list and sell some of your beautiful, but excess. Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years surrounding the great depression in america. Colored glassware of the depression era by hazel marie weatherman, 1970, weatherman glassbooks edition. Make offer set 2 vintage bartlett collins twitch clear flat tumblers depression glass 3. Depression glass is clear or colored translucent machine made glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the united states and canada around the time of the great depression.
Colored glassware of the depression era 2 inscribed. The depression era elegant glassware of the depression era and its impact on peoples life abstract this paper presents a brief history regarding the depression era and clarifies the characteristics and properties possessed by elegant glass which was developed during the depression era and is considered as a better made glass in comparison to the cheaper machine made. During the 1920s, 19thcentury patternglass manufacturers such as mckee, heisey, and fostoria struggled as the real thing from waterford and baccarat, among other european manufacturers, became relatively inexpensive and plentiful in the united states. Glass decorating techniques colored glassware depression era and later november 25, 20 by kathy leave a comment were all familiar with colored glass, from gorgeous stained glass, to colored vases, to glass colored red or green, blue, pink or yellow. Names include fire king, florentine, normandie, petalware and more. Depression era vintage elegant glass vase, unusual black satin glass. Colored glassware of the depression era by hazel m. Lot of 2 depression glass berry bowls with handles manhattan pattern c. Tiffin a schiffer book for collectors, byed goshe, ruth hemminge and leslie a. But when the great depression hit, americans once again turned to pattern glass, which we know today as depression glass, for entertaining and. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Over patterns are pictured and identified, including unknown patterns not published in any other source. Hazel had spent the year between her first two books traveling to glass factories, looking. Until this time, the majority of fine glass produced, especially in dinner service, had been in crystal, or colorless glass. Elegant glassware of the depression era by gene florence. Green river depression era glass club home facebook. Gene florences most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass.
Colored glassware of the depression era 2 weatherman hazel marie on. Hazel marie weatherman books biography and list of works. Over 43 american glass companies have been researched and are represented. Collectors have depended on gene florences books since 1972 for accurate information and values. We were told this was cambridge glass, but this has only the remain. Green river depression era glass club, kent, washington. However those flaws are the characteristics used by collectors to identify original glass wares that were produced in the depression era. She appeared on the walter kronkite evening news and in newsweek magazine, both of which credited her with starting the collecting craze of the 70s. Unfollow depression glass book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Glass decorating techniques colored glassware depression.