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Glass Maker History (page 4)
Interesting History and Tidbits about
Glass Makers from both Past and Present
Indiana Glass:
Indiana Glass Company of Dunkirk, Indiana (1926-1931), produced a
limited number of mold-etched glass pattern in tableware in the early period of
the Depression. Before this, Indiana produced pressed-glass tableware that they
continued to make into the 1930s. Indiana identified their pattern with catalog
numbers rather than names. This company is favored very highly among collectors
for their serviceable crystal-ware produced for the soda fountains and tea rooms
used extensively in the 1920s and then in color in the 1930s. “Tea Room,” an
early pattern made for restaurants and soda fountains had thirty different
shapes. This pattern represented the decorative art style, heavy pressed,
geometric and flashy. “Pyramid,” another heavy extreme art deco style, is
another favorite of Indiana. Indiana Glass closed its doors in 2002.
Jeanette Glass:
The Jeannette Glass Company of Jeannette, Pennsylvania,
(1935-1938), produced numerous patterns that are currently being collected.
This company focused on traditional shapes and patterns in dinnerware. Its
modern designs were typical of the artistic and decorative style of the ear. It
produced many beautiful colors and it will be remembered by all collectors for
the exquisite mold-etched patterns and the typical Depression colors.
Popular Patterns:
Adam, Anniversary, Cherry Blossom, Cube, Iris and
Herringbone, Swirl, Windsor Diamond.
Hazel Atlas Glass:
The Hazel Atlas Glass Company
of Clarksville, West Virginia, (early 1930s), produced many of glass tableware
services and much of the glass kitchenware that is now collected from the era of
the 1920s and 1930s. Tumblers were produced in such abundance that the
Clarksburg, West Virginia plant became known as the “World’s Famous and Biggest
Tumbler Factory”. The green mixing bowl sets and the dinnerware in opaque white
glass are highly collectible.
Popular
Patterns:
Colonial Block, Fruits, Moderntone, New Century, Newport
Fostoria Glass:
The Fostoria Glass Company was built in 1887 at Fostoria, Ohio,
but by 1891 it has moved to Moundsville, West Virginia. During the next two
decades, they produced many lines of pressed patterned tableware and lamps.
Their most famous pattern, American, was introduced in 1915 and was produced
continuously until 1986 in well over two hundred different pieces. From 1920 to
1925, top artists designed tablewares in colored glass – carry (Vaseline),
amber, blue, orchid, green and ebony – in pressed patterns as well as etched
designs. By the late ‘30s, Fostoria was recognized as the largest producer of
handmade glassware in the world. The company ceased operations in Moundsville
in 1986.
Popular Patterns: American, Fairfax, Mayfair.
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