Depression glass, at least in the Depression Era, was very easily
obtainable to the American public. It was sold in department stores,
factory outlets, kitchen ware stores and even by mail order. It was also
given away as prizes at fairs and carnivals, as well as in food boxes
such as cereal or oatmeal (like the box on the left) and household products
such as laundry
detergents (Pickvet 289). It's availability to the general public and
not just to the upper class, made depression glass a prominent and common
addition to dining room tables all across the country.
Edie Phillips
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