Indiana Patterns, Etchings, and Blanks

Avocado #601 - (1923-1933) (Crystal, Pink, Green, White Milk Glass) (1974-1998) (Amber, Amethyst, Amberina, Dark Green, Dark Pink, Avocado was one of the most popular patterns produced by the Indiana Glass Company. Indiana patterns tend to be thicker and heavier than patterns of most other Depression Era companies and Avocado meets this criteria. Avocado is a relatively expensive luncheon set. The good news it that there were not a wide variety of pieces made. Indiana Glass Company just recently went out of business. It has produced glassware for many years. The 1950s and 60s were the most popular years for White Milk Glass. During this time period Tiara introduced some pieces of Avocado in the White Milk Glass color. In the mid 1970s Indiana reissued some pieces of Avocado in several colors for Tiara (a subsidiary of Indiana). These reissues were only made for limited times, and have become collectible in their own right. After all some of the reissued colors are 30+ years old now. These later sets are considered reissues and not reproductions, because the same company made these sets from their own original molds. The 70s and 80s Avocado sets were issued in new colors. The later pink color is similar to the old pink and can be used with the older pink. However, the new pink is darker and usually has a slightly orange tint. It looks nice with the old glassware, but make sure you don't pay an old price for the newer reissued items. Pieces of the other reissued colors cannot be easily confused with the older glassware.

Dancer -This is one of the known etchings produced by The Indiana Glass Company. During the Depression Era.

This beautiful etching features a dancing nude girl in a cameo setting. Pieces of this pattern have been seen in black, green, pink, topaz, and enameled crystal colors.

Pieces known to have been found include bowls, handled plates, sugar and creamer sets, and candies. At this time there is no complete listing, so other pieces are probably available.

Indiana Custard - (1933-1935) Indiana Custard was made for only two years. It was made by the Indiana Glass Company. Indiana Custard must have been extremely popular during this period because you see quite a few pieces of this pattern today. Indiana Custard came only in Custard or Ivory which is indicative of its name. The only extremely hard to find pieces are the sherbets, salad plates, and luncheons. They were probably sold as an addition to a boxed set and not as part of one. This pretty set goes with almost any decor and would be fun to collect.

Lorain- (1929-1932) (Crystal, Green, Yellow ) The Indiana Glass Company produced this awesome pattern that many call "Basket." This pattern is popular in both green and yellow, but yellow is the most sought after color. Over the years we have seen almost a complete set of crystal, but putting a set together in crystal would be frustrating. This is not due to price, but because of lack of availability. Harder to find pieces in this pattern include dinner plates and bowls. Prices for yellow are slightly higher due to both availability and demand.

Pineapple and Floral (#618)- (1932-1937) (Crystal, Amber, Green, Fired on Red, White Milk Glass ) Pineapple and Floral is a pretty pressed Depression Glass pattern. There are two different floral arrangements mixed into the pattern. We have taken a picture of both and you can look at this up close by clicking on the photo to the left. This pattern was reissued in the 1960s in Avocado. Later in the 1980s two pieces were made -- the compote and salad bowl. They were made in crystal and an array of flashed on colors. Pineapple and Floral is not easily found. Crystal is the most popular color because more crystal was made than any other color. Although it is difficult, it is possible to complete a set in amber as well. There were only a few pieces made in the flashed on red color. Depression green is limited to a dinner plate so if you are looking for a complete set you will want to steer away from these colors.

Some of the most stylized Depression Glass patterns were produced by The Indiana Glass Company . Tearoom was one of these patterns. It easily fits in with a Deco theme. It is most commonly found in pink and green, although a set of crystal can be obtained. There were only a few pieces of amber made, but they are nice to add as accent pieces.