Black and White

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I am fascinated by black depression glass, although I don't necessarily want to have any in my house. But it really interests me that in a world of dainty translucent pinks, greens, yellows and occasional blues, there exists a handful of plates, cups, creamers and sherbets that have chosen a moodier path in life.  This post will feature a variety of black and white glass.  Nice contrast, don't you think?  The above sherbet is from the "Cloverleaf" set by Hazel-Atlas, one of the few sets to offer black pieces.  Other patterns in which black can be found include:

"Delilah Bird" by Paden Glass Company

"Diamond Quilted" by Imperial

"Flower Garden with Butterflies" by U.S. Glass

"Frances" by Central Glass Works

"Lincoln Inn" by Fenton

"Newport" by Hazel Atlas

"Orchid" by Paden Glass

...and a few others.

I guess the 1930's housewife was edgier that I've given her credit for.

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"Cloverleaf" set by Hazel Atlas

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Anchor Hocking "Lace Edge"

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Fire King Grease Jar or Mixing bowl

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"Colonial Block" powder jar by Hazel-Atlas

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Fire King "Black Circle with Flowers" Range Set

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Fire King Measuring Cups

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"Shell" Milk Pitcher by Fire King

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McKee Roman Shakers

Tea for Two

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In today's post, I'm going to feature sugar bowl and creamer sets, tea cups, etc.  These things are great to pull out for holiday entertaining.  Did you know that a sugar dish lid alone can more than double the value of the dish?  Take care of your lids!  The above picture is one of my favorite patterns, "Bubble."  It was made by Hocking Glass Company from 1934-1965.  Similar patterns include "American Pioneer" by Liberty Works, "Moonstone" by Hocking, "Pebble Optic" by Federal Glass, and a couple more.  But more about that in another post.

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"Sharon" by Federal Glass, produced 1935-1939

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This wacky looking piece is the sugar dish from the "Tearoom" pattern by Indiana Glass Company, made from 1929-1931.

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Jadite/Jade-ite in the "Jane Ray" pattern by Fire King.  I really like this pattern and I'd like to collect some more of it.

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Isn't this a great color?  It's called Ultramarine.  This is from the "Doric and Pansy" set by Jeannette, made 1937-1938.

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Tea Canister by Jeannette.  In Delphite blue.