We complete our four-part series on Depression glass used in table settings, and the table setting contest winners from the recent Great Lakes Depression Glass Club show.
Fourth prize went to Dorothy Alden, for her a table setting using pieces in the Candlelight pattern and 3400 Blank, by Cambridge. Her table setting was also displayed as [...]

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In the third part of our series about the winning table settings created members of the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club, we move on to a setting that combines elegant glass and china.
Mary Dunmire’s table setting took third prize, and featured her mother’s Fostoria crystal in the Chintz pattern, beautifully combined with china in the [...]

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Our four-part series on the table setting contest winners from the recent Great Lakes Depression Glass Club show continues.
Second prize went to a table setting using the Orchid pattern by club member Margie Laski, who loves orchids and is president of the Michigan Orchid Society. Her table setting was displayed as part of the club’s [...]

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As part of the recent Great Lakes Depression Glass Club show, the members organized a table setting contest. The work of the four winners was on display as part of the club’s educational display at the show.
First prize went to an engagement party table setting using the American pattern by club member Joan Larson.
American was [...]

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The Depression glass pattern called Pyramid was produced by Indiana Glass in Dunkirk, Ind. From 1926 to 1932, in various colors, including green. Most are serving pieces, such as this creamer and sugar on a carrying stand.
I bought this set around 1980 at the Shipshewana flea market as a gift for my mother. She was [...]

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Many of my dishie friends love glass as well. Then the challenge comes up: identifying glass. Most glass is not marked.
Learning the makers and patterns takes time and experience. There are many wonderful books, but they will only get you part of the way.
We are fortunate here to have our local Great Lakes Depression Glass [...]

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This past weekend, the local Depression glass society had its spring show. Always a treat to see this beautiful glass, and the society members make it enjoyable. They run a table where you can get help with identifying your own glass (included in the cost of admission).
They identified ruffled blue berry bowl in the “Fancy” [...]

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