This depression glass cream and sugar set was produced by Federal Glass around 1932. The "Madrid Amber" pattern features an ornate molded motif in a lovely amber yellow colour.
Included in set:
One 3.25" tall, 5" wide Madrid Amber Footed Open Sugar Bowl
One 3" tall, 4.75" wide Madrid Amber Footed Creamer
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The story behind the object:
Depression glass was a type of glassware produced between 1929 and 1939, around the time of the Great Depression. This clear and colourful machine-made glassware was distributed free or at a low cost in the United States and Canada.
Most depression glass was made in the Ohio River Valley of the United States, where access to power and raw materials made production very inexpensive at the time. Over 100 patterns were made by more than 20 manufacturers, with entire dinner sets being made in some patterns. Some movie theaters and businesses handed out pieces to customers during this time and even food manufacturers, like the Quaker Oats Company, put a piece of glassware in boxes of food as a purchase incentive.
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Condition: Great condition, no chips or cracks. Little bubbles and production flaws typical of depression glass.
Shipping: Objects are shipped in recyclable or reused packaging where possible. Fragile objects are wrapped with bubble wrap and vintage paper objects are shipped in plastic for moisture protection.
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Product code: Madrid Amber Depression Glass deals Footed Creamer and Sugar Bowl - Federal Glass - c. 1932