:: GLASS INFORMATION H - L
Glass information, glass references and websites about art glass.
Pilchuck Glass School Annual Auction October 30th
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The site is dedicated to glassblowing using a steel pipe from a pot of molten glass and all other related activities. Location: Dallas Texas USA
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A site presented by Alfredo Villanueva-Collado who has collected Czech Jungendstil art glass since 1979. The site presents photographs an information on Loetz and Kralik art glass. A great resource. Location: USA
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The company is best known for it's "prism" glass especially as it was used by Frank Lloyd Wright. Location: USA
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An article written by Mary Thomas and appearing int he Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A review of a glass art exhibition at the Pittsburgh Glass Center is the focus of this essay. Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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The article written about the Blaschka family's art glass work appears in The Journal of Antiques and has text excerpted from The Glass Flowers at Harvard by Richard Evans Schultes and William A Davis. Photographs by Hillel Burger are also included. Location: USA
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The site presents examples of the products created at the glassworks. Insulators, bottles, jars, keroscene lamps, tableware and other items were part of the production. Location: USA
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The site presents examples of the products created at the glassworks. Insulators, bottles, jars, keroscene lamps, tableware and other items were part of the production. Location: USA
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Robert A. Michelsen, glass artist, writes about the history of the lampworking technique. Location:
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A site presenting information on glass making in London, presented in various categories: glass houses, archaeology, industries and studio glass. Location: United Kingdom
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Oswaldö Costa presents his views on collecting Murano and other Italian art glass. The article appeared in the magazine Vetri: Italian Glass Review. GO TO THE YELLOW SQUARE FOR AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION. Location: USA
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A site presenting extensive data on the A.H.heisey Company including information on a museum, a collectors group and much more. Location: USA
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An interview with Reyne Haines who talks about the history of art glass and the collecting of art glass by designers such as Tiffany, Loetz and others. The writer Dave Marguluis of The Collectors Weekly staff. Location: USA
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These French glass artists are interviewed about their work and their time at Bullseye Glass in Oregon. Location: USA
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This designer with the Lalique Crystal Company created pressed glass work which is unique and stylish. Location:
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An exhibition presenting seven artists working with glass to produce their glass art. The artists are Brynhildur Porgeirsdottir, Jon Johannsson, Jonas Bragi Janasson, Pia Rakel Sverriddottir, Rakel Steinarsdottir, Sigriour Asgeirsdottir and Sigrun O Einarsdottir. Location: Iceland
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A talk by Oswaldo Costa on the basics of collecting Italian glass. Location:
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The article contains information on how the development of the refrigerator influenced the evolution of a complete range of kitchenware in glass. The article is written by Walter Lemiski and appears in Antiques 67's website. Location:
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An exhibition of 400 works designed by Dagobert Peche is reviewed by Peter Schjeldahl in the December 2, 2002 issue of The New Yorker magazine. Location: New York New York USA
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The site presents a variety of articles about historic and contemporary art glass in the United Kingdom. A site offering informative insights into the world of glass art. Location:
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An article written by Jim Davies about Emil Larson, master glass blower who worked at Dorflinger Glass Works, Pairpoint, Quezel, Vineland Flint (Durand) and others. He founded his own glass works - Larson Glass where he created his art glass. Location: New Jersey USA
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As part of the Archives of American Art featured by the Smithsonian Museum. The interview by Glen Adamson of Frances Higins presents interesting data about this important glass artist. Location: Washington District of Columbia USA
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A history of the Lobmeyr glass works with photos of some their glass art. Location:
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in its Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History presentation provides an essay
by Stefano Carboni and Qamar Adamjee on the history of glass in Islamic lands with text and images. Location: New York New York USA
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An article written by Ron Gosney about glass making in Knottingley. It appears on the website of Knottingley and Ferrybrigdeon-line site. Location:
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Harry Clarke (1889 to 1931) was undoubtedly Ireland’s greatest stained glass artist. Internationally the name of Harry Clarke is synonymous with quality craftsmanship and imaginative genius in his stained glass work. His use of deep rich colours, his delicate depiction of beautiful elongated figures with their fine-carved features and deep expressive eyes, is indeed magical to behold. Location: 92 Belvedere Grove Wexford Ireland
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An article about the "God Father" of the American Studio Glass Movement written by William Warmus which first appeared in Glass Magazine in the Autumn, 1998 as an article
"A Fire in the Studio: Harvey Littleton". Location: United States of America
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An article written by Tammy Powley and published in the Winter 2009 edition of "Michigan Alumnus" magazine. Harvey Littleton, in my phraseology, is the God Father of the American Studio Glass movement. Location: USA
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An interesting article on the development of vitreography by Harvey Littleton at his Spruce Pine Studio. This is a printing process using glass plates to produce images on paper. Location: USA
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The site contains an interesting gallery of Hawkes Crystal featuring American Brilliant Glass. Location: 145 Madison Street Tiffin Ohio 44883 USA
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A dictionary of glass marks. An excellent site to id specific glass marks from around the world. Location:
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An article in Forbes magazine presenting the Italian glass collection of Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu. The article contains many colorful photos of the glass. Location: USA
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A well written article on the history of Orrefors Glass Works located at Orrefors, Sweden. Location: Canada
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An information guide dealing with Murano glass art from the 15th to 20th Century. the article written by Dr. Andrea David is copyrighted. Location:
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The history of this interesting Russian glass works which became operational in 1873 and continues to create colorful glass designed by a series of artists known for their creativity. Location: Russia
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The history of this glass company is presented courtesy of the book "40's, 50's & 60's Stemware by Tiffin" by Ed Goshe Ruth Hemminger and Leslie Pina Location: USA
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An interesting site for those interested in Scandinavian glass. They present designers/artists at Holmegaard, Odense, Kastrup, including Jacob E. Bang, Per Lutkin, Michael Bang, Torben Jorgensen Otto Brauer and other others. Historic labels, assortments by function and a series of advertising material is listed. Location: United Kingdom
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An article written by Roderick Conway Morris which appeared in the November 28, 1998 of the International Herald Tribune. Location:
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An article written by Katherine Almy in the North Coast Journal issue of June 7, 2007 about the lampworker Jared DeLong. Location:
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The site offers a dictionary of glass related terms form the annealing over to Yoke. Location: PO Box 98 Kirkland Washington 98083 USA
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An excellent site for glass artists at the furnace to read and see pictures of glass blowing techniques on creating goblets, wood mold working, steam stick and air cone, making a large plate, reticello, and other Ventian glass techniques and much more. Location: USA
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The art glass of Nick Wirdnam has reached another level since graduating from The Northlands Creative Glass Center in Caithness, Scotland. The article written by Gordon Foulds with photography by David Mc Arthur is presented in the magazine of Craft Arts International. Location: Australia
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The site presents information on how glass blowing works, equipment used, techniques and more. Location: One Capital City Plaza, 3350 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta Georgia 30326 USA
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An article by Drew Fritts about the production of cherry wood molds for making marbles and other glass art forms. Location: 3875 Springfield Missouri 65809 USA
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Stu Horn, author of the article provides the history of and techniques used to create this form of art glass. There are colored photographs of common, less common and seldom seen forms. Location: USA
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A site presenting a schedule of designers who have designed functional and art glass for the Iittala Glassworks. It goes from Aalto to Tapio
Wikkala. Location: Finland
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An article written by David Shetlar concerning Imperial Art Glass and it's production of stretch glass. The technique of making stretch glass is also presented. Location:
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A site presenting the history of mosaics in Greece. They present a collection of mosaic art, the techniques, the history of the art form with images of historic sites in Greece. Location: Greece
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One of the leading Swedish glass artists, Kjell Engman creates mystical expressions in glass at the Boda Glassworks which are part of the Kosta Boda Glass Group. The article written by Earnest Reinfeld presents this creative artist. Location: Australia
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A Smithsonian project - Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project For Craft and Decorative Arts in America. An in-depth interview with the individual who was innovative and a leader in the Studio Art Glass Moverment. A must read for those interested in Studio Art Glass. Location: USA
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An in-depth interview with Marvin Lipofsky whose skills, concepts and designs have propelled him into a leader in the American Studio Art Glass Movement. He is a leader is developing educational programs at the university level with his students developing into successful glass artists. A must read for those interest in Studio Art Glass. Location: USA
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A free on-line service providing access to the very best of web resources for education and research. Arts and Humanities offers sites related to historic and contemporary art glass. Other areas are Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Health and Life Services. Location: Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
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An article about Ric Iorio who made glass in the Art Nouveau style starting in the 1970's. The shapes include vases, plates, paperweights, fairy lamps, miniature oil lamps and other miniatures. The article appeared in "Fairy Lamp Club Newsletter", Issue XXVII, May, 2003 Location:
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An article presenting the evolution and development of The Ellenville Glass Company. Location:
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The site provides a public forum for discussion and dissemination of information on 20th Century glass from Murano. Detailed information and wonderful colored photographs document Venini, Barovier & Toso, Cappellin, A.VEM, Aureliano Toso, Seguso and Vistrosi. There are articles and recommended reading sections. Location:
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Judith B. Gura wrote an article presenting the history of glassworking in Italy. The article appears on Antiques and the Arts on-line site. Location:
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An article by David M Issitt presenting the history of this type of art glass. The article is supported with color photographs of various types of this vase from Louis C. Tiffany forms to those of Stevens & Williams. Location: USA
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An article written by Helmut Ricke which appears on Coburger Glas Preis 2006. A very interesting article concerning studio art glass in Japan. Location:
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Mary Thomas of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes a review on this exhibition at the Pittsburgh Glass Center Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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An article appearing in the June 17, 2008 Wall Street Journal and written by Lee Lawarence. The essay defines the evolution of glass art, the glass artists and glass schools in Japan. Location: USA
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The site presents a vast array of information aobut cast, fused, glass blowing, stained glass and much more on how to and the history of glass including The Glass Church - Rene Lalique. Location:
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Val Baynton presents an article on the glass making history and techniques used by Jonathan Harris to create his art glass. The article originally
appeared in "Collect It" magazine, June 2004 issue. Location:
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An on-line exhibition of Art Nouveau and art glass. Color photographs of vases, lamps present excellent images. Art glass by Galle, Tiffany, Loetz, Daum and many others are featured. Location: Germany
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An on-line site presenting extensive information on most forms of art glass and glass art from antique forms to window glass. Location: USA
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The collection consists of antique claret jugs made with a combination of silver and glass. The exhibition includes jugs from America, England, Russia, France and other locations. There is a description of designers and glassworks, types and styles and more. A history of claret jugs is included. Location:
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The site presents a vast array of articles on various forms of art glass including paperweights and pressed glass. Also included are sites, all related to art in glass. Location:
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An article about a Living Treasurer of Australian Craft - Klaus Moje Location: Australia
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A photographic presentation of the glass art created in the Czech Republic including Bohemian Applique, Harrach, Kralik, Loetz, Palmme-Koenig, Rindskopt and British art glass. Location:
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A knowledge based site on fine and decorative arts with the exception of contemporary art. The site presents 19 categories and blogs, authors and more. Location:
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John D. Shearer, a jeweler and decorative arts dealer has created a site with specific information on Lalique. Catagories include signatures, the Legacy, a gallery of works, a bio of Rene J. Lalique and jewelry, perfumes and mascots. Location: 55 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario Canada
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Website about Rene Lalique and his beautiful glass creations. Location: Rockvilla Greenane Killarney Kerry ROI123 Ireland
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A forum for the lampworker. The site has the following categories: Cork Board, Announcements, Customer Service, Library - tutorials, The Dark Room, Business as Usual - website help, Auctions, Shows-festivals, and much more. Location: USA
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The site serves as a reference resource for those interested in leaded glass lamp making. The site contains a great deal of information on this art glass form and presents information on Bigelow & Kennedy, Tiffany Studios, John Morgan & Sons, Duffner & Kimberly and many more creating firms. Location: USA
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The history of the Dutch glassworks is presented along with photographic examples of the work produced at this important art glass works. Location:
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Presented are the common acid etch marks, year letters, Leerdam Unica,27-48, A numbers, Leerdam Unica 51-86, UB marks, LL marks, LEM marks, Serica marks, glass blowers and engravers initials and designers for Maastricht. Location: The Netherlands
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An article presenting the history of Lemington Glass Works located in the United Kingdom. Location: United Kingdom
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A detailed article presented by the Design Museum - London on the work of Leopold & Rudolf Blaschka who created in glass exotic plants and bizarre sea creations. Location: United Kingdom
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The website is a homepage to the many Bohemian glass factories that operated at the turn of the century. A very interesting and informative site. Location:
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David Littlefield and his wife Gretchen have built an excellent collection of Loetz and Bohemian art glass which they present on this site. Loetz, Kralik, Pallme-Koenig, Rindskopt, Tango glass and more are exhibited. Location:
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This collector has a passion for Loetz glass. His site includes extensive photographs of the works in his collection. Location:
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An article is provided to the Resource Library Museum by The Asheville Art Museum. Mark Peiser is a North Carolina master glass artist with an international reputation. Location: North Carolina USA
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The article outlines the history of this important Belgian glass master who worked at Val Saint-Lambert and later started his own glass studio where he has created unique works of art in glass. Location: Belgium
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The paper "Themes, Symbols, and Points of Intersection" presents information on Ulrica Hydman Vallien and Åsa Jungnelius and how their different generational influences have impacted the evolution of Swedish art glass. Location: Sweden
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An in-depth article on one of the original leaders of the Amercican Studio Art Glass Movement. The profile is written by Dan Klein with photography by M. Lee Falherree and appears in the magazine "Crafts Arts International". Location: Australia
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The site presents an in-depth interview with the American Studio Glass artist Marvin Liposky. The interview is conducted by Frank Karlstrom and is included in the Archives of American Art, the Smithsonian Museum. Location: Washington USA
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Michael Harris, a lecturer in industrial glass design at the Royal College of Art who moved to Malta and started the Maltese Glass Industries or Mdina Glass. He was strongly influenced by Harvey Littleton and Dominic Labino creators of the American Studio Glass Movement. Location:
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Go to the site and Select on the left, Project Harrach.
A series of presentations on the Harrach GlassWorks including an article written by Brian Severn, How to ID Harrach glass and a tour of the factory. Location:
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An article about this important designer who created Art Deco glass forms including Ruba Rombic for the Consolidated Glass Company's Art Glassware Division from 1926 to 1933. The article was written by Thomas Jiamachello and has photographs. Location:
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The Morris Museum of Art provided source material to the Resource Library magazine. Richard Jolley is one of the leading glass artists in the United States. This is a retrospective of his work over two decades. Location: USA
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This enthusatic researcher of historic glass techniques presents information on glass pottery, cameo, cage technology. Hedwig beakers and Craquele. A very informative site with illustrations of the techniques. Location: Germany
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The site presents a large number of art glass images taken while the hosts of the blog were in Japan.
An excellent place to see the development of glass art by Japanese glass artists. Location: Canada
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May-Eliane de Lencquesaing has created a very interesting collection of historic and contemporary art glass created by artists from around the world. Early glass from the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries is included along with Lalique, Daum, Baccarat and Dale Chihuly works of art in glass. Location: Pauillac 33250 France
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An árticle written by Ron Gosney about the glass industry in Knottingley and Ferrybridge. Bagley's Glassworks, William Bagley, Greggs(Hope)Glassworks, Burdin Bros Glassworks and Jackson's Glassworks are discussed. Location: United Kingdom
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PhDr. Viastimil Vondruska, CSc, has written articles about glass history, stained glass, archeological finds, and the history of glass making in Czech countries and Bohemia from ancient glass to Art Nouvea. Location: The Czech Republic
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The history of this North Bohemian region is described from Medieval Times until todays production. The article is written by Jaroslav Rel in cooperation with Michel Gelner and is illustrated with photographs. Location: The Czech Republic
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An article presented by Bellaire Public Library based on excerpts from "The History of Imperial Glass Corporation" written by J. Ralph Boyd. Location: Bellaire Ohio USA
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A website presenting the history of this glassworks located in Piotrkow, Poland. A great deal of information is provided. Location:
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The presentation is the contemporary studio glass and paintings of Clay Johanson. The site includes stories behind each work and biographies of the glass artists. A few of the glass artists included in the collection are Harvey Littleton, Dale Chihuly, Toots Z, Benjamin Moore, Lino Tagliapietra and many others.
Location: Charlotte North Carolina USA
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This is an on-line resource for lighting researchers and collectors of oil and kerosene lamps, burners, and other trimmings. There is a a reference desk, an information section, other resources and on-line shopping. Location: 435 Main Street Hurleyville New York 12747 USA
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John P. Zastowney, MBA, presents the history of this glass works with images. The article appeared in The Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting magazine. Location:
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An article presenting the hístory of this New England glass company. Location: USA
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The expert on glass art writes extensive articles starting with his interest in Jack-in-the-Pulpit vases. He buys and sells art glass and offers confidental glass consulting and research for clients. Images are also presented of contemporary British studio art glass. Location: United Kingdom
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A site devoted to presenting information on paperweights. Articles on UK glassmaking and paperweights are featured along with sites to check out. Location: United Kingdom
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An article about a Dutch engraver living in the
17th Century. Location: USA
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