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 collect many kinds of antique or newer 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 7:00 p.m. at the East Marietta Library on Lower Roswell Road.
Regular features include programs on collecting - related subjects, identification of members' "finds,"
and sharing of "brags" (items purchased for less than current value). There is a collectibles auction
each year in the Spring. Second only to the knowledge of the members is the depth of information in the Club's
Library of over 700+ reference books which are available to members for check-out.
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. This year (2008), the show is Saturday, July 26 (9 AM
- 5 PM) and Sunday, July 27 (10 AM - 4 PM).
The 28 dealers bring Depression and Elegant glass of that era, pottery, china, kitchenware, dinnerware, glass from
the '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s. There are special seminars, glass ID, and door prizes. The show and sale is held
at the Cobb County Civic Center at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta, GA. Admission is $6.00 and is good
for both days. Parking is free.
The PSDGC has provided a Ceramic Arts Scholarship for the Frankoma Collectors Association and
has 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 annually and has made donations to various glass museums around the country, whether for glass or building funds. 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.