Glass Digest 10/88-Hamon, Heart & Thumbprint, Dorflinger Farber Brothers Flasks

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Glass Collector's Digest October/November 1988, Vol. II, No. 3
The October/November 1988 (volume II, no 3) feature articles were:
A Memorial Tribute to William R. Heacock
by David E. Richardson - Personal remembrances by a good friend of one of the most dynamic contemporary scholars in glass.
A conversation with John Quentin Fell
by D. Thomas O Connor - The interview focuses much on Dr. Fellers research regarding Dorflinger Glass.
Hamon Glass
by Rick Wilson - The story of a small art glass house run by Bob Hamon located in Scott Depot, West Virginia. Five works are pictured in color.
Payday . . . Dream Day
by James S. Measell - Article discusses labor wages and prior to the 1914 implementation of the income tax. Dr. Measell also wrote A Peek Inside the Paybook which discusses wages at the Richards & Hartley Glass Company in 1890 which can found in GCD Aug/Sept 1990 issue.
Discover Farber Brothers
by Julie Sferrazza - though best known for their association with Cambridge Glass, Farber Brothers - the metalcraft firm - used 13 or more glass companies to supply inserts for their designs. Sferrazza discusses Cambridge along with Duncan & Miller, Fenton, Westmoreland and other.
Collecting 18th Century English Drinking Glasses, Part 2
by James M. Havens - This article covers opaque stems. Additionally, identifying reproductions is discussed. The final part of this article, in a later issue, will discuss eighteenth century drinking glasses with faceted stems. Eight photos. Part 1 was listed in the June/July 1988 issue.
Historical Flasks: Unique American Artifacts
by Kevin McConnell - Most of the flasks were produced between 1810and 1850. Details are given describing various production methods used at different times. Attention is given to popular motifs, historical figures, groups: The Masons, events: The Gold Rush, The Civil War. Eleven B&W photos. Some items shown are a Louisville Glass Works Eagle Flask, Kensington Glassworks, Frigate
Franklin
, Westford Glass Co.,
Liberty
.
Heart and Thumbprint
by Mary Bertram - Eight color and four B&W photos depict ample examples of the patterns discussed. Included is an A to Z listing of pieces manufactured such as a banana boat, nappy, and powder box.
Marie-Claude Lalique - The Third Generation
by Madeline France - The granddaughter of Rene Lalique and an artist in glass. Her Tanega Vase among other designs are pictured and discussed.
American Brilliant Cut Glass
by Bryon K. Anderson - Cut glass created between 1876 and 1916 is the focus here. Eight figures depict common patterns and motifs. The most salient features of this glass and production methods are discussed.
ISBN
GCD198805
Format
Magazine
Author
Various
Publisher
The Glass Press, Inc.
Pages
96 - Click on images to englarge.
Price Guide
None
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