DelMarVa Depression Glass Club
Preserving the Glassware Art From the Great Depression Era
A Work of Art From the Great Depression Era
A Work of Art From the Great Depression Era
Be fascinated with the 20th century American glassware from the Great Depression era. DelMarVa Depression Glass Club in Maryland hosts events and glass shows for anyone interested, including beginner collectors and dealers.
2023 GLASS SHOW AND SALE CANCELED
Hello Dealers & Friends -
On behalf of the Board and membership of the DelMarVa Depression Glass Club, we hope that this finds you all dealing well. The DelMarVa Club has concluded that the 2023 Show & Sale will be canceled.
The Club will truly miss seeing you this Spring. We wish you good health and much happiness.
Visit the Events page for previous participating dealers.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a venue for collectors and researchers of American glass, primarily of the Great Depression era, where they can impart knowledge about their glass collection and interests. Moreover, we will encourage them to share general information about their glassware’s manufacture, form, marketing, and availability.
Depression Glassware: What Makes It Special
Learning to live on little to nothing was the biggest struggle of families during the Great Depression era, 1920’s - 1930's . Manufacturers started to create products that are affordable for the less fortunate. One of these is the Depression glass.
This mass-produced glass was designed with intricate patterns and vivid colors. They’re also often given to theaters, stores, and gas stations with some packed goods in them.
During those times, Depression glass provides hope and encouragement to the American people that there will be better times ahead.
Fenton, Robert Barber Collection, 1975