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NAGC Annual Glass Seminar in Pittsburgh May 8–11, 2019

Our 2019 Annual Glass Seminar options for the day trips will be of- Remember, all you need to do is will be jam-packed with exciting and fered in the registration packet. How- make your way to the Pittsburgh phenomenal glass experiences. Over ever, since it will be such a difficult International Airport and take the free three days, the schedule is filled with decision to choose among them, we hotel shuttle or drive to the hotel— visits to 11 glass sites in three states recommend that you plan on attending everything will be taken care of from (Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virgin- all four days, from May 8 to 11. there. Your hotel room reservation ia), followed by a fourth day of presen- includes breakfast for two and free tations, the silent auction, and banquet. parking,. The hotel has a full restau- In early 2019, a mailing to members rant, bar, and a nice bistro/market will provide all the details on registra- with café seating or take out. For all tion, the hotel in Pittsburgh, and infor- our trips, buses will leave right from mation about the seminar activities— the hotel and lunch will either be an the museums, the visit to the private easy option or provided. Our Saturday collection, viewing of the historic meeting and banquet will conveniently stained glass and international décor, take place at the hotel. You’ll never and the informative talks complete be able to recreate this glass-intense with dazzling displays of glass. experience. Don’t miss it! Come to Since there is an additional day Pittsburgh with us this May. added to the Seminar this year, some Cambridge Rubina pitcher, glass, and tray.

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Contemporary Glass at the Lowe Art Museum

Works by some of the world’s Robert Werner, including Dan Dailey, glass maestros and features the never- most notable glass artists are being , Michael Glancy, Dante before exhibited Giardino dell’Anima featured in two exhibitions at the Marioni, Linda MacNeil, Billy Morris, (Garden of the Soul) series. Lowe Art Museum, both on view Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava until January 27, 2019. Brychtová, Yoichi Ohira, Tom Patti, LOWE ART MUSEUM The first, “Dialogues: Preston Singletary, Therman Statom, University of Miami from the Florence and Robert Werner Lino Tagliapietra, and Toots Zynsky. 1301 Stanford Dr. Collection,” is comprised of more The second exhibition, “Giampaolo Coral Gables, FL than 50 works of contemporary glass Seguso: My Page Is Glass” tells the (305) 284-3535 from the collection of Florence and story of one of ’s foremost www.lowe.miami.edu Glass Shards • Page 2

President’s Letter

Dear Friends, There’s nothing better than discuss- in 2019. We are very appreciative ing your latest finds with friends who of their hard work, as well as their I hope you are doing well and en- have similar interests and learning willingness to share their planning joying the holiday season. During a more about glass. This year the Na- strategy and procedures with the next time when many of us are traveling tional Seminar will be in Pittsburgh. seminar committee. If you are inter- and spending time with family and I strongly urge you to take advantage ested in planning seminars or help-­ dear friends, I find myself reflecting of this fantastic opportunity to travel ing with any other aspect of NAGC, upon the long-lasting benefits of through one of the country’s most im- please let us know. We welcome new NAGC membership. I think many portant glassmaking regions and visit ideas and really want your input mov- of you will agree that the deep friend- an amazing private collection. Please ing forward. ships we form are just as meaningful be thinking about the silent auction. Don’t forget to visit National Amer- as what we learn about glass. Chapter This fundraiser is great fun and an ican Glass Club’s public group on meetings and the National Seminar important source of revenue to offset Facebook. You can post images from allow us to learn from one another and seminar expenses. We welcome all your collection and learn from fellow form relationships that go beyond the types of glass, reference books, members. cursory conversations we have on ephemera, NAGC memorabilia, and Wishing you and your family a social media. The wonderful people more. happy, healthy New Year! I’ve met through NAGC have become Loreen Ryan and Karen Petraglia my “glass family” and I look forward have generously coordinated our flaw- — Mary Cheek Mills to the time we spend together. less seminars and silent auctions for President years. Sadly they will be “retiring” [email protected]

Huntsville Museum Celebrates the Beauty of

The exhibition “Louis Comfort stained-glass windows, floral vases, Tiffany. Widely recognized as the gold Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus lamps, and accessories, revels in the standard for American decorative ob- Collection,” which is on view now artistry and craftsmanship of the Tif- jects of the late 19th and early 20th through January 13, 2019, features fany artworks from Chicago’s distin- centuries, works by Tiffany and his more than 60 objects and spans over guished Richard H. Driehaus Collec- associated firms are a core collecting 30 years of Tiffany’s prolific career. tion, highlighting masterworks never area for Richard H. Driehaus. One of America’s most renowned art- before presented in a comprehensive ists, Louis Comfort Tiffany worked in exhibition. HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART nearly all the media available to artists The Richard H. Driehaus Collection 300 Church St .SW and designers in the late 19th and early is one of the country’s most important Huntsville, AL 35801 20th centuries—glass, ceramic, metal- private collections of works by Ameri­ (256) 535-4350 work, jewelry, and painting. Tiffany’s can decorative designer Louis Comfort https://hsvmuseum.org technical brilliance in a wide variety of media enabled him to convey his awe of the natural world through a range of objects, from common household items to one-of-a-kind Birds-eye view of group masterpieces. He earned international of Tiffany Studios lamps. Photo: John Faier. acclaim for his artistic output, receiv- ing prestigious awards in exhibitions across Europe and the United States. His work was collected by art muse- ums and private collectors throughout his lifetime and continues to be highly sought after today. This exhibition, focusing on Tiffany’s magnificent Glass Shards • Page 3

In Memoriam

Pamela D. Safford com­plications related to a stroke adult education classes in antiques, 1928­–2018 (Glass Shards, Winter 2016) and her glassware, and furniture refinishing, Our dear member Mrs. Pamela D. daughter died a week before Christ- inspiring hundreds of students. Safford of College Park, Maryland, mas in 2017 due to cancer. She continued teaching and lectur- passed away on October 31, 2018. The Safford’s will be long remem- ing on antiques, especially ceramics Pamela had been a member of the bered for their work in connection with and glass. Many of her repeat students Washington Metropolitan Glass Club the Washington Metropolitan Chapter and collectors expressed desire to and Sandwich chapters of the National where Pamela served as treasurer and continue learning, so Orva responded American Glass Club. Nathaniel as vice president, and espe- by organizing the American Antique cially for hosting scrumptious annual Arts Association in 1971, welcoming potluck suppers at their home. These anyone who shared her motto: “with were fun gatherings where members knowledge comes appreciation.” The filled their crystal plates and the rooms AAAA grew to 18 chapters and 1,000 of their modest suburban home were members, and continues its mission immersed in a dazzling array of art of education and fellowship today. glass. We’ll miss the abundance of She also founded numerous other Pamela’s hospitality where one always organizations, including the National felt welcome and so at home. Duncan Glass Society and the National Capital Heisey Collectors. As a life- **** long member of the United Methodist Orva Walker Heissenbuttel Church, she leaves behind a legacy of Pamela and Nathaniel Safford. 1927­–2018 inclusion, caring, and sharing. Orva Walker Heissenbuttel turned Mrs. Safford was born on June 28, 91 before passing away October 31 at 1928, on Martha’s Vineyard Island her home in Montross, Virginia. Born (often referred to as Islanders). At a October 27, 1927, on a farm in Ohio, relatively young age her family moved she began her education in a one-room to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where schoolhouse and graduated as valedic- she grew up and graduated from New torian of her high school class in 1945. Bedford High School. She met her While living in the Washington, DC, husband, Nathaniel, just before he area, Orva began studying and collect- went into the Army. They married ing antiques, a pursuit that became the in 1955 and had three children— cornerstone of her career. Entirely self- two sons, one born in 1955 and the taught, she began lecturing, exhibiting other in 1957, and a daughter, born at antiques shows, and writing for in 1960. Pamela’s husband of 61 newspapers in Prince George’s County, years died November 6, 2016, from Maryland. For 30 years, she taught Orva Walker Heissenbuttel.

Exhibition Honors the Artform’s Female Voices

“Sharper Edges: Women Working grande dame of contemporary glass, on the Edge of Glass,” on now Audrey Handler. Other exhibiting art- through February 17, 2019, features ists include Carmen Lozar, Jennifer the work of female artists exploring Caldwell, Lisa Beth Robinson, and social issues. Incorporated into glass Susan Taylor Glasgow. sculpture, the women express distinct viewpoints on politics, gender biases, BERGSTROM MAHLER MUSEUM stereotypes, consumerism, and the en- OF GLASS vironment. 165 N. Park Ave. Artists include Beth Lipman, Lisa Neenah, WI 54956 Koch, Stephanie Trenchard, Deanna (920) 751-4658 Clayton, Kristin Thielking, and the Monuments in the Park, Audrey Handler. https://bmmglass.com Glass Shards • Page 4

2019 National Marbles Tournament Light within Darkness

The National Marbles Tournament A new exhibition, “Nyctophilia- was first held in 1922. A national com- Light in the Absence of It” opens at mittee operates the tournament and is the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (January 26, composed of a group of volunteer 2019–March 31, 2019) and brings to- men and women from various walks gether Nina Westman and Rui Sasaki. of life, from around the country, that Although they come from different have a common interest in the game of parts of the world —Westman lives in marbles. These games help teach boys Sweden, Sasaki in Japan—they share and girls, ages 7–14, how to compete a common interest in luminescent in the skilled game of “Ringer” as well glass. Here, both artists examine light as good sportsmanship. The winners and dropped off at the Ohio Glass ‘in the absence of it’. will meet with other city, county, or Museum. The 2019 Fairfield County state tournament winners from around Marbles Tournament will be held the United States who will all converge indoors at the Fairfield County Fair- in Wildwood for a week of serious grounds on Saturday, May 11, 2019, marble competition and fun on amuse- at 10:00 a.m. Call (740) 687-0101 ment rides and boardwalk attractions. and talk with Bill Eckman or e-mail: Top winners at the National Tourna- [email protected] ment will receive scholarships for or more information. Also go to games won and awards for good www.NationalMarblesTournament.org sportsmanship. for further details. Three training sessions are required to be eligible to play in the local tour- OHIO GLASS MUSEUM nament. Training sessions are held on 124 W. Main St. Saturday mornings, March 16–April Lancaster, OH 43130 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Registra- (740) 687-0101 tion forms for 2019 can be picked up https://ohioglassmuseum.org

Weather Chandelier, Rui Sasaki, 2017. Photo: Paperweights: Tiny Worlds within Glass Kiichiro Okamura.

“Small Worlds” highlights different by 17 other contemporary paperweight Individually, they’ve experimented techniques, styles, and various types makers are also featured. The exhibi- with fluorescent and phosphorescent of paperweights from the 19th century, tion is on view until May 29, 2019. glass and recently examined how the classic period for paperweight neon and plasma techniques can be manufacture, to present day. This ex- FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS used to create light in dark places. In hibition features works from the clas- 1120 E. Kearsley St. her work, Rui Sasaki is interested in sic period by European glass factories Flint, MI 48503 the relationship between body and like French crystal manufacturers (810) 234-1695 surroundings, which she has explored , Clichy, and Saint-Louis. https://flintarts.org in various ways, often in cast glass. Paperweight production all but ceased With a background in theater and in late 19th-century Europe, but was acting, Nina Westman often works revived in the mid-20th century in both scenographically with both blown and Europe and the United States. Indepen- cast glass in spatial installations. Over dent artists experimented with new de- a longer period of time she has signs, techniques, and materials. Some worked with , which is of the earliest contemporary paper- luminous, when struck by UV-light. weights in “Small Worlds” were creat­ ed by Charles Kaziun and Dominick GLASMUSEET EBELTOFT Labino, both members of the Studio Strandvejen 8 Glass Movement. Numerous works DK-8400 Ebeltoft by Paul Stankard, Rick Ayotte, and DENMARK Cathy Richardson, as well as artworks Baccarat paperweight, mid-19th century. https://glasmuseet.dk Glass Shards • Page 5 Glass Calendar (Confirmation of dates and schedules advised. More information is available on ourWeb page at www.glassclub.org)

Through February 24, 2019 **** FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART February 2–3, 2019 Dan Clayman: Shift SOUTH FLORIDA DEPRESSION 311 E. Main St. GLASS CLUB Fort Wayne, IN 46802 45th Annual Show and Sale (260) 422-6467 Emma Lou Olson Civic Center www.fwmoa.org 1801 NE 6th St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 “Shift” marks a departure from Dan (561) 767-5233 Clayman’s previous modes of produc- www.facebook.com/sfdgc tion in that this installation is a group E-mail: [email protected] of 8–10 diverse forms and presentation methods that, together, form a cohesive **** experience for the viewer. Clayman February 7, 2019 has said he often explores a form or STRETCH GLASS SOCIETY material through multiple iterations Swarm, Sara Young and Tyler Budge, 2005. Stretch Glass Call Out over 2–3 years, resulting in a series, www.stretchglasssociety.org or family, of similar sculpture. With artists’ seventh collaborative installa- “Shift,” we encounter distinct sculp- tion. Experiences with beekeeping, “Late Period Fenton Stretch Glass tural concepts made in Clayman’s bee observation, and honey extraction Produced for Others” will be the topic. signature minimalist style. allowed them to see similarities that All are welcome to join in by calling exist between the bees and themselves (415) 464-6800, followed by ID: as creators. Glass test tubes allowed 04211974# (8:00 pm Eastern, 7:00 pm them to view their experiments, which Central, 6:00 pm Mountain, and 5:00 were sealed with beeswax to store and pm Pacific Time). All photos will be preserve the crop. They created, in available on our Website one week essence, a glass hive. preceding the call.

**** **** January 13, 2019 March 9–10, 2019 LITTLE RHODY BOTTLE CLUB 20-30-40 GLASS SOCIETY Annual Show OF ILLINOIS Holiday Inn 47th Annual Depression & Elegant 700 Myles Standish Blvd. Glass Show and Sale Taunton, MA Midwest Conference Center (508) 880-4929 Concord Plaza Blue Circular Object, Dan Clayman, 2007. www.oceanstatebottleclub.com 401 W. Lake St. Northlake, IL 60164 **** Contact Bill or Linda Rose at sierra (708) 655-1702 Through March 17, 2019 [email protected] for more infor- www.20-30-40glasssociety.org MUSEUM OF GLASS mation. Foraging the Hive: Sara Young **** and Tyler Budge March 23, 2019 1801 Dock St. NATIONAL CAMBRIDGE Tacoma, WA 98402 COLLECTORS (253) 284-4719 Annual All-Cambridge Benefit Auction www.museumofglass.org Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center 7033 Glenn Highway Defining their purpose through inter- Cambridge, OH 43725 disciplinary investigations about crea­ www.cambridgeglass.org/auction tion and production is the basis for the /auctionhome.php Glass Shards • Page 6

Renowned Collection of Alvina Breckel Sold at Auction

Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates of was a unique slate blue HL-4 Henry (Lot 26); and a highly-coveted Lee/ Mt. Crawford, Virginia, held a two- Clay pressed open salt. Made at the Rose No. 560 round Washington color- session auction of the renowned Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, less cup plate, one of only three known 19th-century American glass and or possibly Midwestern, the rare ves- examples at $14,040 (Lot 250). All of lighting collection of the late Alvina sel shattered its estimate range when the above lots were originally part of Breckel of Oley, Pennsylvania, and two determined private collectors on the Elsholz Collection and carried an Winnetka, Illinois, on November 8 the phones chased it to $22,230 (Lot impressive provenance history which and 9, 2018. Mrs. Breckel was co- 1066). Other noteworthy results in- added to their desirability. founder of the James H. Rose Chapter cluded a WN-1 wagon form pressed To order the Breckel print catalogs of the National American Glass Club, open salt in a unique medium blue with prices realized sheets or for more and along with her husband, Ted, was color at $17,550 (Lot 1238); the information call (540) 434-3939, a life member of the NAGC. Over a unique Lee/Rose No. 64-X “Parker or e-mail: [email protected]. 40-year period she assembled one of White” cup plate, an icon of early Both catalogs can also be accessed at the top collections of cup plates, lacy American pressed glass, at $14,040 jeffreysevans.hibid.com/auctions/past. period salts, and early children’s toys in the country, acquiring many lots from the 1986/1987 William J. Elsholz Collection auctions. The Breckel Collection was present­ ed in 1,135 lots for which two special Unique slate blue HL-4 Henry Clay color printed catalogs were produced. pressed open salt. Boston & Sandwich The sale generated significant pre-sale Glass Co. or Midwestern, 1830–1845. excitement and produced solid prices

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