And we credit him with developing the terminology which divides depression glass into two distinct classes. In her book, the collectors guide to depression glass, marian klamkin. It covers glassware that was made after the depression era and has hundreds of beautiful fullcolor photographs on 240 pages. National depression glass association patterns important to. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by cathy florence. Gene florence has assembled an extensive collection of photos, prices and descriptions for all major depression glass patterns. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification.
Companies and patterns are listed alphabetically within the major sections which are divided by color. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition by. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of. For more information on specific depression glass pieces and manufacturers of each pattern, click on the links provided below the photos where available. See more ideas about glass, glass collection and vintage glassware. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known.
Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns listing. Emblem of freedom symbol of roosevelts depressionera recovery effort. Depression glass for many years depression glass has been reproduced by companies all over the world. Oddly, in contrast to most glass producers during the great depression, anchor was most known for its patterns and brands during another era. The style of depression glass is similar to art deco, which was popular during the 1930s.
Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass. Patterns important to the history of depression glass by joyce e. Visit today to search for that last elusive piece to complete your collection, or perhaps list and sell some of your beautiful, but excess. Collectors have depended on gene florences books since 1972 for accurate information and values. The deep green is very popular among people who collect depression glass. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Get the best deal for depression glassware from the largest online selection at. This banana split dish has stars and a crimped edge to make it unique. National depression glass association what is depression.
View more pictures of pink or green depression glass. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene, florence, cathy on. Schroy and collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. Mar 17, 2015 long after depression glass saw its peak, jeanette glass company purchased mckee glass factory, located in the same town, in the 1960s. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. Depression glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. Florences glassware pattern book provides good pictures for identification but the 16th edition depression glass encyclopedia goes further, providing excellent detailed information on the manufacturers, patterns and discussion on what patterns were found to be reproduced later in different colors or using old molds. Gene florence says its so common, in fact, that people tell him they use their pieces every day. See more ideas about glass, pink depression glass and pink.
After many years of research, florence has compiled an extraordinary book to help identify the hundreds of glass candlestick patterns made during the depression era. Handpainted berlin woolwork pattern, maker and date unknown. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. In addition to depression glass, the anchor hocking glass company also produced beer bottles for schlitz in its signature ruby colour. Over the next ten years i was able to find many additions to the original number i had received. Were examining adams rib, our second depression glass pattern for its collecting fun. As with federals petal bowl, just about everyone owns an item in the patrician or spoke pattern, or knows someone who does.
Many patterns were conservative, but there was a great amount of art deco influence due to the impact of the 1925 international exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts in paris. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence 1985 hardcover see more like this. Click on any of the links below to see our vast selection of books. In 99 pages, he covers attributions, colors, patterns you wont believe how many. We gratefully acknowledge the research work of the glass reproduction website, as well as for some of this information. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass hardcover by gene florence author. This entry was posted in collectibles, glass, vintage glass patterns and tagged anchor hocking manhattan, art deco, black pyramid, blue pyramid, crystal pyramid, depression glass, gene florence, green pyramid, indiana glass company, no. This gift became the launching point for my interest in and collecting of depression era glass. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification.
This twelfth edition of elegant glassware of the depression era holds more than 100 new photographs and updated values. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. However, many of the glass companies that offered the pretty patterned glass had been in business long before the stock market crash of 1929. American sweetheart depression glass pattern macbethevans glass company ca. If you find that some photos violates or have unacceptable properties, please inform us about it. Don t miss out on the last edition of this wonderful book, sure to be collectible in its own right. So many patterns used the molded interiors to add sparkle and a bit of extra pizzazz to their patterns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. I attended my first glass show in 1975 specifically to identify and learn more about this beautiful blue glassware. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition. In the same way a sound wave at a certain frequency shatters a crystal glass, it would shatter these microorganisms. Elegant glassware of the depression era book by gene florence.
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And, with his integrity and credibility intact, florence the dean of depression glass is leaving the bookwriting field. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia. Hundreds of new photos, listings and updated values. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. Jun 01, 2009 this depression glass pattern is florentine number 1 from hazel atlas, also called poppy. 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. Adams rib depression glass availability and pricing over time. Also, depression glass often bears a floral or other type of pattern. If you collect on the road, have these books handy to help you make intellgent decisions for the correct patterns and prices. The best deals on american sweetheart, other macbethevans glassware, petalware. Poppy is one pattern you could plan to use for special occasions. Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass below is a list of some of the patterns and colors, according to.
This popular guide has been completely revised with over 4,000 values updated and hundreds of listings added to reflect the everchanging market. Handmade and acidetched glassware sold in department and jewelry stores are featured. The title of this book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Collecting this pretty depression glass favorite is fun for february or any other time. One of the best known authors of books on this type of glassware, at least in todays market, is mr. 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. From opaque blue dephite to pure white platonite, find out more about a number of types of colorful glassware used in vintage kitchenware beginning in the 1920s and continuing through the 1940s. Florence concedes that american sweetheart, as well as many other patterns. For the nineteenth, and last time, we present collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by americas leading glassware authorities. Here are selected photos on this topic, but full relevance is not guaranteed. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification save on great books for identifying depression era glass. Today it is gene and cathy florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, which is the last in this bestselling series. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs.
Florences glassware pattern identification guide by gene. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. And, fittingly, one of those books is the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, now the 19th edition of the very first book he wrote. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. Hazel atlas fruits depression glass pattern and a mystery piece november 8, 2016 by kathy 1 comment i was glad to find this fruits green depression glass luncheon plate at. You can find it in green, pink, yellow and clear and personally i like the green and yellow the best.
Depression glass identification guide our pastimes. Replacements carries an array of these beautiful patterns, including rose point, caprice, chantilly, wildflower, and diane. Glen wilcoxson grew up in florence, alabama and graduated from birmingham. Be sure to browse our extensive list of patterns made by the cambridge glass co. Gene florence s most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Book transferred to the rijksmuseum research library, 2017. Some of the patterns and things you may see from those companies are listed below. If the us governments food and drug administration follows its normal pattern, theyll. Depression glass goes far beyond the transparent pink, green, and amber that are found frequently. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste.
His last three books rolled off the press at collectors books in july. The first fiveyear period, 1925 to 1930 is considered the experimental age of depression glass. Cambridge glass continues to be highly collectible. Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 853 ratings. 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. After nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. Hazel atlas florentine 1 poppy green vaseline depression glass pair salad plates. Lot of 4 glass collectors research books by gene florence depression glass. Below is a list of some of the patterns and colors, according to. Jan 01, 2002 collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene, photos on. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on depression glass. Gene florence shows adams rib in his 19th edition collectors. Hazel atlas fruits depression glass pattern and a mystery. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Depression glass refers to a particular type of glass that is often associated with the great depression. Also be aware that there are reproductions out there, but they are made using a different production method which leaves different identifying marks. Books about depression glass patterns and depression glass identification. National depression glass association patterns important. Today it is gene and cathy florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors. Aug 11, 2009 after nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. American sweetheart depression glass collecting and more from. And, fittingly, one of those books is the collectors encyclopedia of depression. 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.
Refer to collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence for more information. Depression glass was produced in the usa during the great depression, and was usually given away as free gifts with food or other products. Identifying depression glass is best approached by learning the seven main glass companies that produced it and the patterns and colors produced. Companies and patterns are listed alphabetically within the major sections which. Use this book in conjunction with florence s glassware pattern identification guide to have a complete reference in identifying true depression glass vs. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular.
Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Learn about the type of depression glass you want to sell. Antique large beadwork panel floral design small white glass beads on tapestry. New patterns have been added, year after year, until this title is as.
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