Depression Glass Pretty In Pink
Depression Glass
I’m sharing some beautiful pink depression glassware with you today. A lovely fruit bowl set in a pretty pink hue. A gift from my Mother, it is a treasured keepsake. This is part of a set that was given to my Mother when she married my Father in 1960. Isn’t it lovely 🙂
The pattern is elegant and the color is so feminine. I really like the design of the edges as they alternate from slightly frosted to clear they resemble flowers blooming in the garden. I don’t know a lot about vintage dishware. But, I know some of you do! I can’t wait to read your comments.
I do know that depression glass was manufactured in a variety of colors during the great depression. Quaker Oates and other companies would include a piece of glassware in some of their product packages. It was very inexpensive in the US and Canada. It is still being reproduced today. Original pieces are a collectors dream though. I understand that it is highly sought after and can be expensive. I am not certain how it made its way to England, but I am very happy that it did.
When I was a little girl my sweet Mother used to fill large bowls with cold fruit punch. Her punch had bits of fruit floating in it. I believe she made it with fruit juice and ginger ale. I just know the carbonation tingled on my tongue when I drank it and it smelled so sweet. I would scoop plenty of fruit into my glass then pour the punch over the top.
It’s over 100 degrees here right now..Perfect for making a tangy and refreshing beverage.
I created this very simple recipe sparked by a pleasant memory from my childhood ( I hope you are reading this Mummy).
About a cup of raspberries, juice of 1/2 a lemon, a cup of crushed ice and 4 cups of lemon lime soda. It’s very refreshing and perfect for the this incredible heat. Did I mention it was over 100 degrees. Serves 2 hot and thirsty souls. notice the ice has already melted 🙂
Do you have any depression glass? Do you know what this pattern is called?
I am happy to announce the winner of the Pretty Little Giveaway today . Please join me in congratulating Michelle H. a Katherines Corner reader ( Michelle I sent you and email). Note-all winners are selected via the rafflecopter random selector. Winner must respond within 72 hours or a new winner will be selected.
I hope you have a lovely weekend my sweet bloggy friends.
Isn’t Depression glass so cool? I don’t know much about the patterns or I would be glad to be of help. I also have a collection of Depression glass that I inherited from my great grandmother when she passed a few years ago at almost 104 yrs of age! I have a few little pink dishes, but they are in a pattern with lots of flower etching on them. The main color I received was yellow depression glass and then a bit of green as well. I just love all of this stuff! What a pretty look and the punch sounds yummy. I love quaint, special memories of simpler times.
Hi Katie. So beautiful! A true treasure to pass along. Happy to see this.
Hugs and best wishes for a fab 4th!
What a beautiful treasure!
It is very beautiful. What a treasure!
Happy Pink Saturday, sweet friend. I am not familiar with your pattern, but it is so pretty. And, it is even more precious with sweet memories.
They are absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats to your winner & Happy Weekend to you!
Hello Katherine~ I hear ya…our temps were in the mid to upper 90’s today- whew! This recipe does sound refreshing and delicious. The soft pink glass is so sweet and pretty. HAPPY 4th of July 🙂
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How simply GORGEOUS!!!!! Wishing you a day is beautiful as this perfectly pink glass! Sending you tons of hugs and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers…we are sending tons of hugs to little Mr. Izzy!!!! love to you all
love these…so pretty!
gem 🙂
Your Depression Glassware set is so pretty! I love the pink color.
I enjoy watching “The Antiques Road Show” – as they discuss Glassware like this, and its history.
I love pink depression glass! Homespun is my favorite pattern!
Why is it called depression ware? I am just a dumb guy who knows little about such feminine dainty dishes. I too think they are nice but would not buy them myself.
It was manufactured during the great depression 🙂
I have a set of four square salad plates and some matching soup plates in pink glass – not sure if they are true depression era, but I love them anyways. In fact, I’m using them tonight for a candlelit dinner with my hubby – he deserves a nice romantic meal after looking after my broken ankle for the last month.
My grandmother actually had depression glass and remember it quite fondly when I was growing up. Hers was green though, but yours is such a pretty shade of pink. And the recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing and have lovely weekend, my friend!! 🙂 xoxo!!
I have several pieces of depressionware that my mother left me:)) Love it and love all the stories connected to it!!
I buy any little piece of pink glass I can find but I really don’t know anything about depression glass. It’s just so pretty and feminine. I love these beautiful bowls and they are special to you, too!
those are stunning
Xo, tfdiaries Megan,