Monax Depression Glass Table

American Sweetheart Monax (made from 1930 to 1936) is known for its translucent edges and fragile look even though it was marketed as everyday inexpensive dinnerware. Surprisingly, it turned out to be extremely hardy, and many pieces are still available.

Pat used some of our collection to set this week's table.

Pat started with a pale ice blue hemstitch tablecloth to add just a touch of color and to accent the translucent edges of the dinnerware

You can see color on the translucent edge of the plate

Pat contrasted the Depression era place setting by using sleek, modern looking flatware

The candle holders are Westmoreland "Lotus"

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Hemstitch Tablecloth and matching napkins - from Tuesday Morning this year
Dinnerware - "American Sweetheart Monax" by MacBeth-Evans from anywhere we can find it
Glassware - by Portiuex Vallerysthal from eBay
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 several years ago
Flatware - "Sculpt" by Lenox from Tuesday Morning two or three years ago
Candle Holders - by Westmoreland Glass from eBay
Ice Blue Candles - from Tuesday Morning last year

We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/