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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 orig...

Vintage Shopping: Why Go Back In Time?  Hello, Friends! Thank you for visiting MarMar's Place Blog.  Today, I want to discuss vintage shopping. Why go back in time for wares from the olden days when we have so much new modernization everywhere? Well, in my opinion, modernization has not always been my "friend", so to speak. For example, when you go to the bathroom at a store, you put your hand in front of the faucet sensor (usually located under the faucet) and a small bit of water starts flowing for a short period. If you are like me, and really want to wash your hands, you have to be quick on the draw to achieve success after several minutes of anguish.  Vintage faucets have knobs that you turn and the water stays on until you shut it off. Clean hands are achieved in less time with a greater threat for germs because of handling the knobs. I get it but I grew up with those faucets, still have them today, and I'm fine with that and the cleaning involv...