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Depression glass

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of something called depression glass? No? Well, let me tell you all about it!

You know how when grown-ups feel sad or blue, they might go see a therapist or talk to their friends to help them feel better? Well, a long time ago, during the Great Depression in the 1930s, many grown-ups were feeling sad and worried because they didn't have enough money to buy the things they needed. They couldn't afford to buy fancy things like pretty glass dishes, so they had to be creative and resourceful.

One way they did this was by making or buying something called "depression glass". It was a kind of pretty, colorful glassware that was mass-produced during the Great Depression. It was a way for people to add some beauty and cheer to their homes, without spending too much money.

Depression glass comes in all sorts of colors like pink, blue, green, and yellow, and it has all kinds of cool patterns and designs on it. Some of it is really delicate and fancy-looking, while other pieces are more plain and simple.

Today, depression glass is still loved by many people who collect it as a hobby. Some people use it every day to jazz up their dinner table, while others keep it safe in a cabinet to admire and show off to friends.

So, there you have it - depression glass is just a special kind of glassware that was made during the Great Depression to add some color and beauty to people's lives during a tough time. It's still pretty popular today, and people love to collect it!