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A Closer Look at Depression Glass
Learn more about this colorful glassware and its history in a special feature from your guide.

Kitchen Glassware Stirs Memories
The kitchens of yesteryear and the Depression era glassware that filled them.

Pamper Your Vanity with a Powder Jar
Pretty glass powder jars, especially those produced during the depression era, come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Find out what to expect when shopping for one of these beauties to decorate your own bedroom or bathroom.

What Makes a Swig Swanky?
Ancestors of the colorful character glasses collectors seek today can be traced to the Depression era. They might have been given away for free during decades past, but not anymore!

Aurora Pattern ID and Information
Not the most well-known of the depression glass patterns, but pretty just the same and it was made in the popular cobalt blue color.

Collecting Petalware
This Macbeth-Evans pattern was one of the company's first lines. Justglass.com provides more information in this online article.

Collecting Thistle
Thistle, Dogwood's less popular cousin, can also make a lovely dinnerware collection and it's often more affordably priced. Find out more with a justglass.com article for collectors.

Cameo by Hocking Glass
This phenomenally popular depression glass pattern is discussed in another justglass.com feature.

Collecting Vernon by Indiana Glass
Did you know Vernon was named after noted author Hazel Marie Weatherman's husband, rather than by the glass company that originally produced it? This and more from justglass.com.

Cherry Blossom, Part 1: History
Many collectors shy away from Cherry Blossom because it holds the disctintion as "the most reproduced Depression glass pattern of all time." Learn more about the history of this beautiful pattern with a justglass.com feature.

Cherry Blossom, Part 2: Reproductions
Take this mystery out of collecting Cherry Blossom glassware by learning how to distinguish reproductions from authentic collectible glass.

Depression Glass Care
Country Living offers some cleaning and care tips for depression glass collectors.

Depression Glass Patterns Best of the Net
Super online reference for collectors. Shows pattern name, manufacturer, and dates of production with a link to a picture for identification.

Federal's Mayfair and Rosemary Patterns
Federal Glass Company made two similar patterns in the mid-1930s, both featuring pretty Rosebuds. Learn more about them here.

Federal's Sharon Pattern
Sharon, one of Federal Glass Company's most successful patterns, remains popular with collectors. Learn about its history and pieces that have been reproduced here.

Jennyware Kitchen Items
An illustrated look at beautiful kitchen glass, including refrigerator dishes, reamers and mixing bowls, produced by Jeanette Glass Company.

Hocking's "Coronation"
This mid-'30s pattern reflects a national obsession with monarchy. Find out more through this justglass.com feature.

Hocking's "Ring" Pattern
Not always the most popular pattern on the block, but interesting just the same. Read more about it in this justglass.com feature.

Introduction to Depression Glass
An overview article for beginning depression glass collectors from justglass.com.

Iris & Herringbone
A collector shares her experience collecting Iris glassware in this justglass.com article.

Iris Reproduction Alert
Report from author Gene Florence on reproductions being made in this popular pattern with illustrations to tell new from old.

Laurel
One of McKee Glass Company's most beloved patterns. Learn more about Laurel here.

Manhattan Glass
This pattern has attracted deco lovers for decades. Learn more about it with a justglass.com feature.

Mayfair by Hocking Glass
Another extremely popular glassware pattern is examined and discussed in this justglass.com feature.

Moderntone
Moderntone glassware continues to draw collectors with it's simple shapes and lovely colors. Learn more here.

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