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Catherine Teaford with a sugar bowl in the Horseshoe pattern of Depression Glass on display at Fincastle Library.

Fincastle Library prides itself on the array of different items they get from citizens to put in the front display case. This month's display had fallen through but Catherine Teaford of Fincastle stepped up to save the day. She brought in a display of green Depression glass called the "Horseshoe" pattern that she has been collecting since her daughter-in-law gave her a piece 20 years ago. With the tough economy here in America, it is a blessing to see something nice came out of the other tough times our country has experienced.

Here are some interesting facts about the particular pattern from suziemax.com, a site that gives the history of different patterns.

Pattern: Horseshoe Depression Glass, also called No. 612

Manufacturer:
Indiana Glass Company

Dates Manufactured:
1930 - 1933

Colors:
Green, Yellow, Pink and Crystal (Clear)

Number 612 is the name given to this pattern by Indiana Glass. Because of its pattern, it is called Horseshoe by collectors.

The green and yellow colors are most commonly seen, the pink and clear are very rare.

The plates and platters were made in two different styles. Some are plain in the center, while others have a center design.

The butter dish is considered to be the most valuable item in this pattern.

Pieces in this pattern include: 6 Bowls (4 1/2" Berry, 6 1/2" Cereal, 7 1/2" Salad, 8 1/2" Vegetable, 9 1/2" Large Berry, 10 1/2" Oval Vegetable; Candy Dish in Metal Holder with Design on the top only; Footed Creamer & Open Sugar; Cup & Saucer; 8 1/2 64 ounce Pitcher; 6 Plates - 6" Sherbet, 8 3/8" Salad, 9 3/8" Luncheon, 10 3/8" Grill, 11 1/82" Sandwich, 10 3/4" Oval Platter; Sherbet and 4 Tumblers - 4 1/4" 9 ounce, 4 3/4" 12 ounce, 9 ounce footed and 12 ounce footed.