| Morgantown Glass: From Depression Glass Through the 1960s Contributor(s): Snyder, Jeffrey B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764305042 ISBN-13: 9780764305047 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 1998 Annotation: A fascinating compendium of the hand-made, mold-blown glassware produced in Morgantown, West Virginia, displayed in over 860 color photographs. The striking colors, etchings, cuttings, and cased filament stems make Morgantown glass distinctive and appealing. Descriptions of specific techniques are given by employees. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Glass & Glassware |
| Dewey: 748.291 |
| LCCN: 97048420 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 8.72" W x 11.34" (2.95 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This colorful book is a fascinating compendium of the hand-made, mold blown glassware produced for use in homes and businesses from the early twentieth century, on through the Depression era, and into the 1950s and '60s. This beautiful glassware, produced in Morgantown, West Virginia, is displayed in over 860 color photographs. The decorations that adorn this brilliant glassware are illustrated among the photographs. The reader will become familiar with the striking colors, etchings, cuttings, and cased filament stems used to make Morgantown glass distinctive and immediately appealing. Included in the text are a history of the Morgantown Glass Works (under various names and ownerships), a review of glass making techniques--including descriptions of specific techniques given by Morgantown employees themselves, and a survey of the decorative techniques employed by the firm. A detailed bibliography, an index, and values round out the presentation. |