Petalware is one of MacBeth Evans popular depression glass patterns and it comes in pink, cremax, monax, Ivrene, plus a few pieces in crystal or other colors. Monax is a soft white, translucent glass; cremax and Ivrene are tradenames for a darker shade of cream. MacBeth Evans eventually became part of Corning but was independent during the depression. Petalware dates to the 1930s but was made into the 1940s as well.
It is a very pretty pattern in any color, but my favorite is the white monax with the Florette red flower design pictured on a salad plate. These were hand painted and should be hand washed to preserve the design.
If you like this pattern, you may want to seek out various other designs. There is an Iverene decorated with pastel bands that is popular and chic, and several flower-bedecked cheerful designs on monax. Find your favorite, or mix and match. You'll be glad you chose fresh happy Petalware!
Plate shown is available in these two sites:
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Hello, I have recently begun collecting florette petalware, picking up pieces on ebay and an antique store. I bought two cups on ebay that seem different from the rest. . .the flowers are a maroon-ish red instead of bright red, the leaves are paler, and the base of the cup has a series of small rings instead of a smooth base. Have you come across this before?
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