Vintage Depression Era Glassware Makers Volume II: Who is Hazel Atlas? Depression glassware was produced by many glass makers, including Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, during the years throughout and following the Depression Era. The company was originally founded in Wheeling, West Virgina by Charles N. Brady and Charles H. Tallman under the name Hazel Glass Company. A member of Brady's family named the business "Hazel" because the name sounded nice. Each partner invested only $600 to start this small business. Amazing, right? Brady was President of Riverside Glass, a tableware glass maker. Large batches of molten glass were acquired by Hazel Glass through purchases from Riverside Glass. The two men then used an old mill for their manufacturing plant and constructed two day tanks to produce opal glass inserts for jar lids commonly used in canning and necessary for the jars to seal properly. The invention was supplied by Hazel Glass to Bellaire Stamping Com
Vintage Depression Era Glassware Makers Volume I: Who is Anchor Hocking? Some of you, like myself, may love Depression Era glassware while some may not have heard of this type of glass. I'm going to give you some insight into some of the glass makers and companies involved in manufacturing such magnificent dishes and glass. There will be several volumes over the next few weeks. My goal with these blog volumes is for us to gain knowledge together about vintage years past and step into the Depression Era with you. So, without further adieu, let's begin. Who is Anchor Hocking? Anchor Hocking was a prominent depression glass manufacturing company in the 1900's. Founded by Isaac Jacob in 1905, the company was based in Lancaster, OH and named after the Hocking River. Anchor Hocking stood alone from 1905 until 1937 when a merger took place with AnchorCap & Closure Corporations. AnchorCap & Closure owned a facility in Salem, NJ that was origin