Glass Digest Jun/Jul '89, Swankyswigs, Fostoria Coin, H C Fry, Handmade Marbles

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Glass Collector's Digest June/July 1989, Vol. III, No. 1
The June/July 1989 (Vol. III, No. 1) feature articles were:
Tiffany
by Margaret Holland: This survey of L.C. Tiffany glassware depicts both the exacting nature of the man and the procedures employed in its unique glass creations. Eight B&W photos, and one in color show flower form vases, lava glass, agate glass, and millefiori vases among others.
H.C Fry Glass Company
by The H.C. Fry Glass Society: The variety of glass types produced by Fry Glass are discussed and depicted in three color photos and six B&W photos. Cut glass, oven glass and Foval Art Glass are among those shown.
Carnival Glass: Some Unusual Cambridge Pieces
: Ten rare pieces are described and shown in six color photographs. Patterns include Cambridge's Sweetheart, Buzz Saw, Doublestar, Hobstar, and Inverted Strawberry.
Handmade Glass Marbles
by Mark Randall and Dennis Webb: Antique and contemporary handmade marbles are discussed in five color pictures from the authors collection. These include a collage of marbles made by Richard Marquis from the first of modern makers of handmade marbles, mica flecks by David Gruewig, Gibsons, and swirls by Dudley Giberson.
Smith Brothers: Decorated Glass of Lasting Beauty
by Carol Blakely Burton: Described are the valuable contributions of the Smiths to American glass decorating. Four color photos depict samples of their work such as a decorate milk glass sweetmeat and a Burmese sweetmeat.
Wheel-Cut Depression Glass
by Tavie Gunneson: Gunneson explains the difficulty in identifying this often overlooked glass and its special qualities. The pieces are displayed in eight B&W photos and one color photo. Six pieces are described in detail.
Swankyswigs: Post-World War II
: Swankywigs, the glasses used by Kraft Foods as cheese containers, were discussed in the last issue. In this article, Warner describes those from the post WWII period. 21 Illustrations clearly identify pattern and specialty glasses.
Fostoria Coin Glass
by Lee Garmon
ISBN
GCD198903
Format
Magazine
Author
Various
Publisher
The Glass Press, Inc.
Pages
96
Price Guide
None
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