Press release provided by Destination Seneca County.
NATIONAL GLASS SHOW & SALE HELD IN OHIO FOR THE FIRST TIME
National Depression Glass Association, Inc. brings show to Tiffin
TIFFIN, OHIO –The 42nd National Depression Glass Association Convention Show and Sale is being held in Tiffin, Ohio this year, making it the first time held in Ohio and the fourth time across the Mississippi. On July 16 and 17, glass collectors, enthusiasts and first time visitors are meeting at Tiffin University’s Heminger Center, 350 Miami St.
In addition to the show and sale, the organization is to hold a silent auction and live auction, along with glass identification, educational seminars and displays, and hourly door prize drawings. Additional seminars are to be announced. Authors Tom and Neila Bredehoft, Ed Goshe, and Craig Schenning are to be in attendance.
Admission is $8 and is good for the entire weekend.
“Depression Glass” is the American made, transparent glassware made from the early to mid-1920s up until World War II, made exclusively by manufacturers in the Ohio River Valley, including the Tiffin Glass Company, which is still best known for its stemware and was one of the largest producers of stemware during the Depression.
Over 100 patterns were made by more than 20 manufacturers—common colors included crystal, pink, pale blue, green, and amber. Less common colors included yellow, ultramarine, pale green, pale blue, cobalt blue, red, black, amethyst, monax, and white.
The glass is divided into two types: “Depression” glass and “Elegant” glass—Depression glass was machine made and frequently came in boxes of laundry detergent, while elegant glass was blown.
The National Depression Glass Association organized in 1974 and held its first annual convention and sale in 1975. Starting in 1999, the NDGA established its National Glass Collection, which is one of the most comprehensive Depression glass collections. Before 2012, the collection was shown at the glass shows around the country, and starting in 2012, the NDGA established a museum for its collection in Wellington, KS.
“The convention will have some of the finest dealers of Depression era glass in one area. Many dealers, glass collectors, and enthusiasts have collected glass for a very long time and have an immense knowledge of the industry and things produced,” show co-chair and collector Tom Maiberger said.
Glass collector and author Ed Goshe said the show has much to offer for any kind of enthusiast. “If people collect a certain line, there is a good chance that they will buy some of it there,” he said.
“Another reason would be just to get an idea of what was made by the different companies. There will also be tables of displays of glassware, which also would be worth the price of admission. For some people, just seeing the artistic side of glassware design, would be worth attending the show for.”
For more information, visit destinationsenecacounty.org.
About Destination Seneca County
Destination Seneca County is the visitor services section of Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Services. Centrally located in the heart of northwest Ohio, Seneca County offers shopping, attractions, and good food, all with hometown charm. You can take a look back in time by visiting one of our many museums like the Seneca County Museum nestled along the banks of the Sandusky River, or check out one of our unique attractions such as Seneca Caverns or the Fostoria Rail Park, then end a busy day at one of our local restaurants. With plenty to see and do, you’re going to love it here. For more information, visit destinationsenecacounty.org.
TIFFIN, OHIO –The 42nd National Depression Glass Association Convention Show and Sale is being held in Tiffin, Ohio this year, making it the first time held in Ohio and the fourth time across the Mississippi. On July 16 and 17, glass collectors, enthusiasts and first time visitors are meeting at Tiffin University’s Heminger Center, 350 Miami St.
In addition to the show and sale, the organization is to hold a silent auction and live auction, along with glass identification, educational seminars and displays, and hourly door prize drawings. Additional seminars are to be announced. Authors Tom and Neila Bredehoft, Ed Goshe, and Craig Schenning are to be in attendance.
Admission is $8 and is good for the entire weekend.
“Depression Glass” is the American made, transparent glassware made from the early to mid-1920s up until World War II, made exclusively by manufacturers in the Ohio River Valley, including the Tiffin Glass Company, which is still best known for its stemware and was one of the largest producers of stemware during the Depression.
Over 100 patterns were made by more than 20 manufacturers—common colors included crystal, pink, pale blue, green, and amber. Less common colors included yellow, ultramarine, pale green, pale blue, cobalt blue, red, black, amethyst, monax, and white.
The glass is divided into two types: “Depression” glass and “Elegant” glass—Depression glass was machine made and frequently came in boxes of laundry detergent, while elegant glass was blown.
The National Depression Glass Association organized in 1974 and held its first annual convention and sale in 1975. Starting in 1999, the NDGA established its National Glass Collection, which is one of the most comprehensive Depression glass collections. Before 2012, the collection was shown at the glass shows around the country, and starting in 2012, the NDGA established a museum for its collection in Wellington, KS.
“The convention will have some of the finest dealers of Depression era glass in one area. Many dealers, glass collectors, and enthusiasts have collected glass for a very long time and have an immense knowledge of the industry and things produced,” show co-chair and collector Tom Maiberger said.
Glass collector and author Ed Goshe said the show has much to offer for any kind of enthusiast. “If people collect a certain line, there is a good chance that they will buy some of it there,” he said.
“Another reason would be just to get an idea of what was made by the different companies. There will also be tables of displays of glassware, which also would be worth the price of admission. For some people, just seeing the artistic side of glassware design, would be worth attending the show for.”
For more information, visit destinationsenecacounty.org.
About Destination Seneca County
Destination Seneca County is the visitor services section of Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Services. Centrally located in the heart of northwest Ohio, Seneca County offers shopping, attractions, and good food, all with hometown charm. You can take a look back in time by visiting one of our many museums like the Seneca County Museum nestled along the banks of the Sandusky River, or check out one of our unique attractions such as Seneca Caverns or the Fostoria Rail Park, then end a busy day at one of our local restaurants. With plenty to see and do, you’re going to love it here. For more information, visit destinationsenecacounty.org.
