depression glass

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Scope note
Pressed glass made in the 1920s by automatic machines in factories in the American mid-west; it is thought to reflect the austerity of postwar life. Some patterns are reminiscent of 19th-century designs while others incorporate the sharp corners and precise lines of Art Deco styles.
depression glass
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024