April 2010 Program Theme "My Ugliest Piece Of Glass" |
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| April 2010 Table Setting " Fairfax In Topaz" By The Fostoria Glass Company Presented by Robert Ligaj and Gregg Jones |
Fairfax #2375- (1927-1960) Fostoria used its #2375 blank as the background for many of their popular etched patterns. Fairfax is a beautiful shape in its simplicity so it is not surprising that it met success when offered without an etching. This popular pattern or shape was offered in many colors. Orchid was only made from 1927 until 1928, so it is quite hard to find. Rose(pink) and Azure (light blue) were offered from 1928-1941. Topaz was made from 1929-1936; Gold Tint was sold from 1938 until 1944. Pieces in Ebony (black) were introduced in 1930 and discontinued in 1942. A sugar and creamer were made in the Fostoria's Ruby color from 1935-1939. This blank was also made in Crystal for use with etchings from 1927-1960. An occasional crystal piece may be found, but crystal was only sold by Fostoria with etchings. This outstanding pattern can be collect as a dinnerware set, or used to accompany your favorite china dinnerware. |
| Robert (Hawaii Five - 0) and Gregg displaying the Fairfax pattern at the April 5th, general membership meeting. |
Faberge Style Eggs Eggs as symbols of creation and new life have been exchanged at Easter for hundreds of years. Throughout Europe, natural eggs were colored and given as gifts. In the eighteenth century, the practice of creating eggs out of glass, porcelain, wood, paper-mache, and precious metals and jewels was begun. The Russian goldsmiths and jewelers of the late nineteenth century mastered this art and created a variety of eggs in all sizes. |
| Marilyn Compton Corresponding Secretary |
| Jan Holdinski Recording Secretary |
| Barb Cruz President |
| Susan Thomson Board of Trustees |
| Sue Brenton Board of Trustees |
| Hank Czerwick First Vice President |
| Elected But Not Pictured Maureen Armstrong - Second Vice President Pat Sabourin - Treasurer Pat Carlson - Board Of Trustees |
| The Michigan Depression Glass Society is a group of over 150 members who are interested in collecting glassware made in America primarily between the 1920's to 1960's. |
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| Summer 2010 God Bless Our Troops |
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