Antique Cut Glass

A Way to Win: A Memoir

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My stories and photos are my memories. Some accounts may not be as others remember them, but they are memories that I recall and I have no reason to deny them. My life began at South Shore Hospital on the Southside of Chicago. After living in a number of bungalows my large family moved into the apartment above my father, Cash Erler's camera and photo finishing business. These writings are not in chronological order, this was not done to confuse the reader; I wrote them as they entered my mind. Some took months, even years to complete. Most touch on a particular person or subject of importance in my lifetime. I will take you through my childhood, my marriage, the births of my children, deaths of loved ones, illnesses and reveal the boundless love I receive from my family and countless friends all over the USA. By writing these words I have released old heartaches and unconditional love. The deceitfulness and unfaithfulness I experienced throughout my life has made me stronger, more independent and a loving and devoted friend. God has watched over me for a reason, I believe I survive due to His Plan for me. My words are my blessings. My story ends in Southern California. I have wiped my tears and found..A WAY TO WIN.

American Brilliant Cut Glass

American Cut and Engraved Glass: The Brilliant Period in Historical Perspective

American Cut Engraved Glass

American Cut Glass Industry and T G Hawkes

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It wasn't until the early 19th-century that a cut-glass industry was established in the United States to meet the increasing demand. In order to avoid labor agitation, one of these first firms moved its plant upstate to Corning, New York, in 1868. The Philadelphia Exposition of 1876 promoted the popularity of cut glass, and soon many more factories were opening in Corning. By 1890, when the T.G. Hawkes company opened for business, the town was promoted as "the Crystal City," and by 1905 it could boast 400 companies. Spillman, curator of American glass at the Corning Museum of Glass, mixes a fascinating look at the cultural history of cut glass with details of the industry, based on recently discovered bills, ledgers, catalogs, and letters from T.G. Hawkes, whose firm remained in business until 1962. This is a fine study of American business as well as of glass design. With 512 illustrations of historic glass pieces, catalog pages, and early advertising, it will also be an important work for glass collectors. For decorative arts and American collectibles collections.?Joseph C. Hewgley, Nashville P.L.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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This authoritative book presents new information about the late nineteenth and early twentieth century cut glass industry in Corning, New York. The recent discovery of a mass of archival material relating to T.G. Hawkes and Company, including thousands of letters, has enabled the author to research business practices in the glass industry in more detail than ever before. Using this new information, together with her already considerable knowledge, Jane Shadel Spillman has produced the first book on American cut glass to go beyond the glass and examine the workings of the industry itself, including labour relations, sources of blanks, special orders for the White House, Hawkes' representation at the Paris world's fair in 1889, and communication between the cut glass industry and silver manufacturers such as Gorham and Tiffany. Competition and cooperation between the glass cutting firms are also highlighted, and considerable attention is paid to other companies, such as J. Hoare, H.P. Sinclaire, and

American Glass from the Pages of Antiques: II. Pressed and Cut

Antiques and Collecting Magazine March 2008 - American Brilliant Cut Glass, Guinness...

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Antiques & Collecting Magazine March 2008 Issue

Celery Vases: Art Glass, Pattern Glass, and Cut Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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Return to an earlier time, a more elegant age, when celery vases, stands, glasses, uprights, and jars graced nineteenth century Victorian and early twentieth century tables. Over 350 beautiful images display vintage cut, pattern, and art glass celeries. These images are arranged by celery vase form, including those with and without stems and by stem and bowl shapes. A wide variety of decorative techniques are displayed and discussed. The detailed text explains different decorative techniques, shapes, and motifs, and identifies the glass manufacturers involved. Additionally, it provides a detailed glossary, bibliography, and index. Values are found in the captions. This book will be a treasure to all who love and collect vintage glass.

Chicken Little: The Inside Story : A Jungian Romance (Studies in Jungian Psychology By...

Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass, 1876-1916

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The foremost experts on cut glass of the 1876 to 1916 period, Bill and Louise Boggess, have brought together vital information for collectors to identify, select, and evaluate cut glass. All collectors will have to own this important new reference book. In Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass, patterns are identified, signatures are shown, and major American companies are described. Thousands of cut glass pieces are shown in 1065 photographs. Even the unusual colored glass examples are illustrated. Each piece is graded for its rarity.

About The Author
Bill and Louise Boggess have been collectors and students of cut glass. Their other books in the field over the past three decades have sold thousands of copies. They work from their home in San Mateo, California.

Collector's Illustrated Price Guide: Cut Glass with Current Values

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Fully-illustrated guide of patterns and makers with prices of 1977.

Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning 1868-1940