The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass, and Closures
The Parks Canada Glass Glossary for the Description of Containers, Tableware, Flat Glass, and Closures

Author: Olive R. Jones

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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The glossary grew out of the need to have a standardized system for the cataloguing of glass artifacts from sites excavated by Parks Canada. It presents information on the general aspects of glass artifacts, such as their colour, condition, and manufacturing techniques. It provides guidance on terminology, measurements to take, and attributes to describe.

Homestead Glass Works
Homestead Glass Works

Author: Paul Kirk Jr.

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764350351

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The glassware made by Bryce, Higbee & Company of Pittsburgh is known for its beauty and quality, yet is misunderstood by even the most knowledgeable collectors. Using original sources, this definitive resource shatters many myths and corrects misconceptions that have persisted for over half a century. The history of the company and the marketing of glassware in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries is discussed as well as the difference between the products of Bryce, Higbee & Company and J.B. Higbee Glass Company. Also featured is information on the intended use of the multitude of items made during the Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) era and lists of items in tableware patterns and novelties made by Bryce, Higbee & Company. Liberally illustrated with more than 500 original catalog images and photos of glassware, this is sure to be a valuable resource for all lovers of glass.

The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy
The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy

Author: John R. Vile

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2020-01-13

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1440872910

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This A-Z encyclopedia will survey the history, meaning, and enduring impact of the Liberty Bell in American culture. This title provides a one-stop resource for understanding the fascinating history and enduring importance of the Liberty Bell in the fabric of American culture, from the pre–Revolutionary War era to the present day. The encyclopedia explains key concepts, principles, and intellectual influences in the creation and display of the Liberty Bell; profiles its creators and leading champions; and surveys the place of the Bell and its home in Philadelphia's Independence Hall within the political and cultural lexicon of the nation. Additionally, it discusses important milestones and events in the bell's history and provides a sweeping overview of depictions of the Liberty Bell in historical and modern art, music, literature, and other cultural areas. It thus not only serves as a valuable resource in helping readers separate fact from myth regarding one of our nation's most potent national symbols but also provides a unique gateway for exploring the wider history of the United States.

The Complete Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning
The Complete Cut and Engraved Glass of Corning

Author: Estelle F. Sinclaire

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Published: 1997-06-01

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9780815627401

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Invaluable for the collector, curator, and dealer, this classic edition presents original catalog material from the Corning archives, including long-lost pattern identification. It is an in-depth account of Corning's history, including craftsmen and techniques, and its prestige as the country's largest producer of cut glass at the turn of the century. The reprint is updated to reflect the present-day locations where the pieces are displayed, with an afterword describing the Corning Glass works and its activities over the last 20 years. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR