Depression glass vs Elegant glass: clearing up the confusion

No doubt, one of the first questions a new glass collector asks is, “what is the difference between Depression Glass and Elegant Glass?”

Just Glass Online reviews the difference between Depression Glass and Elegant Glass. The article includes a list of the most recognized Depression Glass manufacturers including:

• Federal Glass Company
• Hocking Glass Company
• Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
• Indiana Glass Company
• Jeannette Glass Company
• MacBeth-Evans Glass Company
• U.S. Glass Company

NewsAntiques.com clears up the confusion between Depression Glass, Elegant Glass and Etched Glass.

The National Depression Glass Association (NDGA) has some very useful glassware articles including:

• What is Depression Glass? by David Adams

• Patterns Important to the History of Depression Glass by Joyce Krupey

More articles to related to glass companies, glass patterns or glass manufacture can be found in the NGDA News archive.

Upcoming shows and events

Flamboro Antique Shows 2007

The Flamboro Antique Shows will be held at the Aberfolye Antique Market on the following dates:
Saturday September 29
Saturday October 27

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Vintage Glass Show and Sale, Mississauga, Ontario

The next Vintage Glass Show and Sale will take place on Saturday November 17, 2007.

The show includes: Art & Pressed Glass, Cornflower, Carnival Glass, Depression Glass, Kitchen Glass, Retro & Eames Era, Elegant Glass.

Visit the Vintage Glass Show and Sale site for more information.

NDGA Convention 2007 – Modesto, California

The 33rd annual National Depression Glass Association Convention will be held on July 7-8, 2007, in Modesto, California. Visit the NGGA website for more details.