Milk Glass Memories Fron Christine Nagy's Depression Glass and More

Milk Glass Memories

Those of us in the "baby boomer" era, probably rembmber that "white bumpy glass", as I called it, on the family table. Well, that "white bumpy glass", turns out to be the highly collectible milk glass pattern, known as Milk Glass Hobnail, by the Fenton Art Gass Company.

In the 1950's, Fenton began their production of the Hobnail pattern, in milk glass. Until 1958, the glass had an almost translucent look, having a distinct "fire" when held to the light. Starting in 1958, the formula was changed to a more opaque white, to compete with the products of the rivaling Westmoreland and Imperial Glass Companies. The success of the White Milk Glass Hobnail pattern, was astounding! Many pieces were made, from tiny vases, dinnerware, baskets, comports and epergnes.

The popularity of milk glass has grown since it's beginnings in the 1950's. Today, collector's abound...often competing with each other for hard to find pieces. While not a collector of this "bumpy white glass" myself, the sight of it still brings back memories of simpler days gone by.

To see some examples of the fantastic glassware, just visit my shop at TIAS, http://christinenagysdepressionglassandmore.com and check out my Milk Glass Mania section. There you will find an intersting array of this glass. Spring is upon us...why not purchase a beautiful basket, or lovely vase for those early tulips.



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