The Peach State Depression Glass Club was organized in 1976 with 26 members to promote interest in and spread knowledge about glassware of the Depression era. While maintaining that focus, the club has expanded with interests in many other fields of collecting. It now has members who also collect many kinds of glass, dolls, jewelry, flamingos, mermaids, china, pottery, kitchenware, Civil War memorabilia, silver, or furniture. In other words, everything from Wedgwood to whimsical has attracted someone's attention.
The PSDGC meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the East Marietta Library on Lower Roswell Road. Regular features include programs on collecting, identification of members' "finds," and sharing of "brags" (items purchased for much less than current value). There is a member's collectibles auction each year in the Spring. Second only to the knowledge of the members is the information in the club's library of over 700 reference books which are available to members for checkout.
Since its inception, the PSDGC has held a glass show event known as the annual Depression Glass and Collectible Show and Sale. It has been a July fixture for decades. The 28 national dealers bring glassware, pottery, china, kitchenware, and dinnerware from the 1920's to the 1970's. There are special guests, glass ID, and door prizes. The show and sale is held at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta.
The PSDGC has funded a ceramic arts scholarship for the Frankoma Collectors Association and provided acquisition funds for the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The club also donates to the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts in Chattanooga, TN and to various glass museums. The library where the club meets benefits too; the club donates money for reference books or library equipment every year.
Though dedicated to knowledge, the Peach State Depression Glass Club is also a place for fun and fellowship. Visitors are always welcome.
