Elegant glass is high quality glassware created in the United States during the Depression Era. It was sold for high prices in department stores and given as wedding gifts.[1] Although part of the Depression Era, it is considered by most to be a separate category or sub category of Depression glass.[2] When new, Elegant glass would cost more than standard Depression glass, because it was at least partially handmade, had a cleaner finish, and more vibrant colors. From the 1920s through the 1950s, Elegant glass was an alternative to fine china. Most of the Elegant glassware manufacturers closed by the end of the 1950s, and cheap glassware and imported china took its place.
- ^ "Elegant Glass is Not Depression Glass | Just Glass Online." Designer Glassware, Vintage Art Glass, Depression Glass & Collectible Glass | Just Glass Online. Stephen Thornton Internet Consulting Services. Web. 8 January 2010. <http://www.justglass-online.com/collectibles/elegant-glass-is-not-depression-glass.html Archived 31 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine>.
- ^ Coe, Debbie; Coe, Randy (March 2008). "Defining Elegant Glass". National Cambridge Collectors, Inc.