Pattern Glass/EAPG was made in many
PATTERNS, FORMS & KINDS of glass!

--Pattern describes the collective design elements of a named set of dishes.     
--Form describes one of the many useful pieces made in the pattern.
For a primer in terms used for forms "Then" and "Now" click HERE.

--Kind of glass describes one of the results of the many various 
formulas used to make the glass.

FORMS of a PATTERN might include:
--Four piece table set: cov'd sugar, creamer, cov'd butter and spooner;
--Berry set: master berry bowl and 4-6 sauce or berry dishes;
--Water set: water pitcher, tumblers and/or goblets, and  sometimes a water tray and/or a waste bowl.
         More extensive patterns included: celery vase, milk pitcher, bowls, compotes (high and low footed bowls), wine & champagne goblets, cordials, salt dips &/or shakers, mustard or horseradish jars, sugar shaker, toothpick holder, egg cup, spillholder, celery or relish dish, cup & saucer, mugs, cake stand, bread plate, waste bowl, dinner plate, bread plate, decanter, carafe or water bottle, syrup pitcher, cruet, and some even had lamps, whimsey pieces, child or toy sets, cologne & barber bottles and other dresser set items or even calling card receivers and punch bowls. Some patterns had a variety of sizes of the forms mentioned above even approaching 100 different forms in a few patterns & pieces of many patterns were souvenired for special occasions. Glass curtain tiebacks were made in patterns but not associated with tableware.
   If you click on the forms highlighted in green (above), you will be transported to a page showing examples of and a discussion of that form.
 
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patterns, click HERE.
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