VINTAGE DEPRESSION GLASS “AMERICAN SWEETHEART" MONAX OVAL PLATTER, ORIGINAL

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A LOVELY VINTAGE
ORIGINAL
DEPRESSION GLASS OVAL SERVING PLATTER IN THE
"
AMERICAN SWEETHEART
"
PATTERN
, MONAX COLOR, MACBETH-EVANS GLASS COMPANY, CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA, 1930-1939
Depression Glass is called such because collectors generally associate mass-produced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years surrounding the Great Depression.
The housewives of the Depression-era were able to enjoy the wonderful colors offered in this new inexpensive glass dinnerware because they received pieces of their favorite patterns packed in boxes of soap, cereals, or as premiums given at "dish night" at the local theater.  Merchandisers such as Sears & Roebuck & F.W. Woolworth, enticed young brides with the colorful wares that they could afford even when economic times were harsh.
Because of advancements in glassware technology, Depression-era patterns were mass-produced & could be purchased for a fraction of what cut glass or lead crystal cost.  As one manufacturer found a pattern that was pleasing to the buying public, other companies soon followed with their adaptation of a similar design.  Patterns include several design motifs such as florals, geometrics, & even patterns that looked back to Early American patterns like Sandwich glass.
As America emerged from the Great Depression & life became more leisure-oriented again, new glassware patterns were created to reflect the new tastes of this generation.  More elegant shapes & forms were designed, leading to what is sometimes called "Elegant Glass".  Today's collectors often include these more elegant patterns when they talk about Depression-era glassware.
This set is part of my mother-in-law, Dora's, Collection of Depression Glass which my husband, John, & I have inherited.  John grew up in Export, Pennsylvania, a small suburb of Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania, so they were quite near many of the major Depression Glass manufacturing facilities such as the MacBeth-Evans Glass, which was only 15 miles away.
MACBETH-EVANS GLASS COMPANY:
The Company was established in 1899 after a merger between the glass companies of Thomas Evans & George A. Macbeth.  They
created "almost every kind of glass for illuminating, industrial & scientific purposes," but is today famous for making depression glass.
The Company was based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, & operated multiple offices in the region, but the most significant glass works was located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
MacBeth-Evans manufactured "AMERICAN SWEETHEART" from 1930-1936.  One thing you will notice right away with "American Sweetheart" that is true for most glass from Mac-Beth Evans is that it is fairly thin & looks delicate.  MacBeth Evans also made "Dogwood" & "Petalware", which were well-known depression glass patterns, & they also made a lot of white glass with colored designs or pressed motifs like "American Sweetheart" & later "Chinex" or "Cremax".
You will find a lot of pink clear American Sweetheart pieces because it looks like MacBeth-Evans made every piece in pink.  Their pink is a lovely soft pink with no orange tones - really a true baby pink.  Pink depression glass remains among the most popular color, &, of course, with the beauty of the design, pink "American Sweetheart" is probably the most pursued color & one of the most enduring favorites among collectors.
MacBeth-Evans made a beautiful thin, translucent white glass they called Monax & used it for "American Sweetheart" to great effect.  Initially, this Monax glass was almost opalescent, so pieces will look blue in places & have a shimmering effect on the edges.  Monax is a white white, not a cream or an off-white.  Today, Monax glass is often mistaken for milk glass, which is much thicker & opaque.
MacBeth-Evans Glass Company was bought by Corning Glass Works in 1936, but it continued to operate as the "Macbeth-Evans Division of Corning Glass Works" in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.
In our own personal downsizing, we have decided to part with his mother's Collection, & since John grew up with this Collection of Depression Glass, you can count on its ORIGINALITY.
While this vintage original HAS BEEN USED, it is still in lovely ORIGINAL condition; no chips or cracks, & all edges are very smooth.  Age
appropriate
minor scratches & rubbing on bottom of plate from movement across a counter top over the years.
DETAILS:
Year: 1930-1936
Company:  MacBeth-Evans Glass Company, Charleroi, PA
Material: Translucent Machine Made Glass
Pattern: American Sweetheart
Color: Monax
Hand Washing recommended
MEASUREMENTS:
Length = 13.125"
Width = 10.25"
Height = 1.25"
Total Weight = 1 lb 7.5 oz
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