Glass A to Z - Softcover

David J. Shotwell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873493850 ISBN 13: 9780873493857

Publisher: KP Books, 2003

Synopsis

Where did Depression glass originate? When did Fenton start making glass? The answers to these and many more questions are found here. This handy and easy-to-use new collector's resource of definitions and descriptions for glass terms, styles, patterns, and manufacturers will be referred to time and time again. More than 400 photographs and line drawings are included to illustrate significant shapes, patterns, and makers' marks. Everything from Depression to Pattern glass and Fenton to Tiffany is covered. Includes dozens of manufacturers' marks to aid in identification. -- Features more than 400 photographs and line drawings to illustrate significant shapes, patterns, and makers' marks -- Provides valuable historical information on popular glass manufacturers -- An invaluable resource for collectors, dealers, and appraisers

About this title

Synopsis:

Veteran glassware collector Shotwell describes the types and kinds of glass; the tools, materials, and processes related to its manufacture and embellishments. He also provides brief histories of many glass manufacturing facilities and biographical sketches of glass designers, decorators, and artisans. His focus is on glassware, but he also mention

About this edition

• Publisher: KP Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0873493850
• ISBN 13: 9780873493857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 638