Featured is a wonderful EAPG Toothpick Holder in the Banded Portland or Virginia Pattern.
- EAPG stands for Early American Pattern Glass which dates from 1850 until 1914.
- EAPG is clear or colored pressed glass made in tableware or glassware matched sets.
- Pattern: The original manufacturers name was United States Glass Company Number 15071 Virginia. This pattern is also known as Banded Portland, Diamond Banded Portland or Portland with Diamond Point Band.
- Color: This EAPG Toothpick Holder in the Virginia or Banded Portland pattern is crystal glass with gold decoration.
- Design: a band of diamond points with rectangles above
- This glassware line includes a dresser set with tray, covered dishes, perfume bottles, candlestick holders and ring holders.
- There is a National Toothpick Collector’s Society. The Society promotes and supports the collecting of toothpick holders and provides education for both members and non-members.
