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The term “depression glass” is used as an umbrella that covers all glass production that took place in the 1930’s depression era. Although the types and colors of glassware produced by different companies varied, hallmarks of the era and most common is the use of colors Green or Vaseline, Yellow, & Pink. | The term “depression glass” is used as an umbrella that covers all glass production that took place in the 1930’s depression era. Although the types and colors of glassware produced by different companies varied, hallmarks of the era and most common is the use of colors Green or Vaseline, Yellow, & Pink. | ||
| − | Uranium is used as a colorant for all light greens and yellows, and certain Uranium valences will fluoresce when placed under UV or black light. This | + | Uranium is used as a colorant for all light greens and yellows, and certain Uranium valences will fluoresce when placed under UV or black light. This black-light test, however, does not mean that the piece is indeed radioactive Depression glass, as many other non-uranium colorants also fluoresce. |
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 2 December 2009
Depression Glass
The term “depression glass” is used as an umbrella that covers all glass production that took place in the 1930’s depression era. Although the types and colors of glassware produced by different companies varied, hallmarks of the era and most common is the use of colors Green or Vaseline, Yellow, & Pink.
Uranium is used as a colorant for all light greens and yellows, and certain Uranium valences will fluoresce when placed under UV or black light. This black-light test, however, does not mean that the piece is indeed radioactive Depression glass, as many other non-uranium colorants also fluoresce.
Selections from the Collection
- Raindrops. 8” luncheon plate. Federal Glass Company
- Sunflower. Ashtray. Jeannette Glass Company
- Kellogg’s. Measuring Cup. Maker Unknown
- Pattern Unknown. Salt & Pepper Shaker. Hazel Atlas
- Grapes. Footed cordial. Maker unknown
- Jubilee. 7 oz. Sherbet/champagne glass. Lancaster Glass Company
- Dogwood. Apple Blossom. Juice tumbler (Pink)
- Dogwood. Apple Blossom. Water Pitcher (Pink)
Curator, Christopher Wendell Comperry intern for the Main Street Museum, 2007.
