Frederick Carder's Steuben Glass
Frederick Carder's Steuben Glass

Author: Marshall Ketchum

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764324116

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Intended to be used with other books which picture Steuben glass, particularly Paul Gardner's The Glass of Frederick Carder and Thomas Dimitroff's Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass: American Classics.

Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass
Frederick Carder and Steuben Glass

Author: Thomas P. Dimitroff

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13:

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This study of Frederick Carder's contributions to the Steuben Glass Works (which he co-founded in 1903) and the works he produced in glass are presented with over 760 photographs and 450 line drawings, the majority from the Rockwell collections. Reference material and photographs never before in print are provided. A section valuable to all collectors discusses aspects of identification and evaluation--signatures, relative rarity, and dating.

Steuben Glass
Steuben Glass

Author: M. J. Madigan

Publisher:

Published: 2003-05

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13:

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A wonderful presentation of the rich visual history of Steuben glass told through beautiful photographs, this volume presents the definitive guide for the glass collector or art historian. 3,000 illustrations.

The Art of Glass
The Art of Glass

Author: Victor Arwas

Publisher: Papadakis Publisher

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1901092003

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-- Published to coincide with a major exhibition. -- Examines in depth the historical background of each designer and firm, their styles and techniques. This introduction to the most innovative period of goth century glass-making was published to coincide with The Art of Glass - Art Nouveau to Art Deco exhibition at the Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery. The fascinating history of art glass in this Period begins in the 1880's with the precursors to Art Nouveau, follows the creations of Galle, Daum and Muller Freres. It continues with the development of opalescent, frosted and clear molded glass -- especially Lalique, Art Deco, functionalism, Orrefors and English and Scottish glass. But it is above all the glass itself, beautifully reproduced in full color, that brings to life one of the most exciting and creative periods in the history of art glass.

Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass
Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass

Author: Keith Cummings

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 1997-01-29

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780812234022

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This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors.

The Houghtons of Corning, New York
The Houghtons of Corning, New York

Author: Thomas P. Dimitroff

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-10

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9781480884656

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The Houghton family brought the Industrial Revolution to Corning, New York, with a hot-glass factory and his friend's cut-glass industry. Although his friend's cut-glass industry failed during the first half of the 1900s, the Houghtons built the hot-glass factory into a Fortune 500 company over five generations. Thomas P. Dimitroff traces the history of the Houghton family, glass making in the United States, and life in Corning, New York, in this scholarly book. With the cooperation of Corning Inc. and Houghton family members, the author shares a trove of photographs and draws on his extensive research to give a rich portrayal of the city and the family that played a critical role in its development. The story begins in1635 when John and Ralph Houghton arrived in America from England and takes a decisive turn with the birth of Amory in 1813, who wasn't satisfied being a New England farmer. Deep inside, he was an entrepreneur - although he struggled in his early attempts. Discover the rich history of Corning Inc., and the amazing family that contributed to life-changing glassmaking developments in America and throughout the world.