The Depression occurred during the 1920s-1930s. Many items that once had been a regular convenience were during this depression considered a luxury.

Most families could afford to purchase glass that was manufactured by such companies as Anchor-Hocking and Jeanette. This glass became known as Depression glass.

Manufactured fairly cheaply, this glass found its way into American homes through ‘Dish Nite’ at local neighborhood movie houses; patrons would enter the movie house and for a nickel, they could purchase one piece of this glassware. Many families took advantage of this ‘Dish Nite’ event and after many trips, had collected enough of the offered pieces to have built an entire set for the table, or as kitchen ware.

Depression glass, which comes in many colors such as pink, amber, green, blue and yellow, could also be collected from buying certain brands of laundry soap. The manufacturer would throw in for free a piece of this glassware to the buyers of their products.