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Fostoria 2 Piece Etched Chintz #338 Cheese and #2293656

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Fostoria 2 Piece Etched Chintz #338 Cheese and #2293656
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This beautiful chintz pattern, 2 piece cheese and cracker tray, was introduced by the Fostoria Glass Company in 1940. Below is the history of the company.
<BR>Fostoria began as a glass-producing house in 1887, the factory was located in Fostoria, Ohio. Within four years, Fostoria moved to Moundsville, WV. In 1891, the company built one furnace capable of firing 14 pieces, a remarkable achievement for the late 19th century glassworks industry. By 1925, Fostoria?s factory had expanded to include five more furnaces. Throughout the 1930?s, Fostoria struggled to survive. The Great Depression had a notable impact on the luxury glassware market. The Second World War reduced Fostoria?s labor force by half and caused much of the company?s resources to be devoted to the war effort. Like many other companies throughout the United States, Fostoria weathered the hardships imposed by war. It is during the war period that Fostoria produced many of its most famous patterns including Chintz (1940), Colony (1940), Romance (1942), and Holly (1942).
The company continued to do well through the 1960?s and 1970?s. Throughout the 1970?s, foreign competition increased. Fostoria sold its stock and the Moundsville, WV factory to the Lancaster Colony Corporation. Although Lancaster Colony closed Fostoria in 1983. The Fostoria name is indicative of an American legend and Fostoria pieces remain highly collectible. <BR>
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<tr><td>Condition:Used</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1940s</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Fostoria Glass Company</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Fostoria 2 Piece Etched Chintz #338 Cheese and</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:glass</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Chintz</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:New York, USA</td></tr>
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