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Mid-century modern glass in America

by Six, Dean.
Additional authors: Eastwood, Paul, -- author.
Published by : Schiffer Publishing Ltd., (Atglen, PA :) Physical details: 272 pages : illustrations, color, black & white ; 29 cm ISBN:9780764347443; 0764347446. Year: 2014
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700 - 799 748.2097309045 Six (Browse shelf) Available In memory of Mary Jane Lannon 108265

Illustrated with over 690 brilliant color and black and white photos, the engaging text takes readers through the Mid-century Modern glass made in America. The book is divided into two sections, the first on glass manufacturers and the second on glass decorators and designers. Glass manufacturers covered include Bischoff, Blenko, Cambridge, Duncan & Miller, Erickson, Fenton, Fostoria, A.H. Heisey, Morgantown, Paden City, Seneca, and many more. Glass decorators and designers include Stan Fistick, Fred Press, Gay Fad, Ben Seibel, Russel Wright, and Eva Zeisel, among others. Cold glass decorations displayed include painting, decals, cutting, etching, and all other surface decoration. The beautiful wares, in a range of colors and crystal, covered include giftware, stemware, and tableware. Among the giftware items are beautiful vases, candy dishes, smoking items, and all other items not intended for tabletop use. Textured tumblers are also found among the drinkware explored.

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