What: Talk ‘n Tea: All About Depression Glassware, Brilliant & Beyond
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2 p.m.
Where: Endicott Reardon Family Museum, 3036 S. Shore Rd. (Rt. 9) Ocean View,
Explore the beautifully patterned and colored glassware known as Depression Glass, when technological advances and mass production made it possible for everyone to own an inexpensive piece or even a complete dinner set during hard times known as the Great Depression in America.
Collector and Depression Glass enthusiast, Antoinette L. Braca will highlight some of the most important patterns and colorful pieces that the Museum exhibits, including some of her own favorites, showcasing patterns called American Sweetheart, Cameo, Cherry Blossom, Mayfair, Princess, and Royal Lace, among others, in the predominant colors of pink, green, yellow and cobalt blue.
She will reveal some of the fascinating stories behind the manufacturing and naming of these choice pieces of glassware and help you to distinguish one intricate pattern from another, for Depression glass is all about patterns! She will mention the most important manufacturing companies, such as the Anchor Hocking Glass Company, and the distribution of the glassware.
Finally, you will be able to appreciate the characteristics of authentic antique and vintage Depression glass and know what to look for when it comes to more current reproductions.
Today some depression glassware, produced from the early 1920s through the 1930s and early 40s, are now 100 years old; these pieces can be very desirable and quite rare, highly sought by collectors with prices that can reach into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
The presentation will be followed by an Afternoon Tea, and tables will be set in part with depression era glassware featuring luncheon plates and other serving pieces. Seating is limited for this special event and is close to full, so please make your reservations immediately.
All Special Events at the Museum are free, but reservations are required. Call the Museum at 609-624-0600 and leave a message with your name, telephone number, and the number in your party, after which you will receive confirmation from the Museum. We look forward to seeing you!
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Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission / Department of State, and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners through the Cape May County Division of Culture & Heritage.