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Morgantown Glass: From Depression Glass Through the 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) - Hardcover

Snyder, Jeffrey B.

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9780764305047: Morgantown Glass: From Depression Glass Through the 1960s (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Synopsis

A guide to the stunning, handmade, mold blown glassware produced for use in homes and businesses from the early 20th century to the 1960s. 

Morgantown glassware, produced in Morgantown, West Virginia, is well-known for its striking colors and brilliant decorative flourishes. Popular from the early 20th century through the Depression Era and on to the 1960s, this distinctive glassware is a point of fascination for many collectors.

The book includes:

  • A history of the Morgantown Glass Works
  • A review of glass making techniques, including descriptions of specific techniques given by Morgantown employees
  • 860+ color photographs showing the beautiful colors, etchings, cuttings, and cased filament stems that add to the overall aesthetic of Morgantown glass

Perfect for art collectors and avid glassblowers alike, this book is an engaging blend of technique and inspiration sure to challenge and delight readers for decades to come.

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About the Author

Jeffrey B. Snyder is an author and editor living in southeastern Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.

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