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2017 NAGC Annual Seminar May 11–13, 2017

The 2017 NAGC Seminar will be , with displays that focus on seum, the downtown area, and held from Thursday, May 11 through glass manufactured in the annual yard/estate sale held in Saturday, May 13. Based in the West and the Valley. The museum Charleston’s 20-block historic district. Virginia capitol of Charleston, it will also houses an exceptional collection Our Seminar home base, the highlight three of the state’s most no­ of American and European paintings, Charleston Marriott Town Center, is table glass treasures. sculptures, prints, drawings, American providing a very reasonable rate, free We will go beyond the limited ob­ folk art, Chinese and Japanese decora­ parking, and free shuttle to and from servation area during our visit to the tive items, and much more. the airport. It is conveniently located , a fami­ The West Virginia Museum of to a variety of restaurants and stores. ly-owned business that has been in American Glass showcases our Amer­ Mark your calendar now and plan to operation­ since 1893, with special ac­ i­­can glass heritage with displays of come explore West Virginia and learn cess to roam the factory floor. You more than 18,000 glass objects from all about its special glass history. will not want to miss this singular op­ multiple glass houses in a huge variety portunity to see, close up, the creation of patterns, colors, and forms, includ­ *** of beau­ti­ful, colorful Blenko glass as ing a recent acquisition of a noteworthy well as how pieces are then sorted and collection of Steuben glass that will Lowell Innes pack­aged for delivery around the be on view in time for our visit. Chapter Bus Trip world. Free time will allow for exploration On to the Huntington Museum of of Charleston’s beautiful Capitol Friday, November 11, 2016 Art, the largest art museum in West Building and interactive Capitol Mu­ Please join the members of the Lowell Innes Pittsburgh Chapter for a bus trip to the Museum of American Glass, Weston, WV. Highlights include­ a tour of 201 pieces of Steuben glass, hosted by curator Tom Felt. There will be an opportunity to browse the glass in the museum’s collection and visit the gift shop. After lunch there will be a demonstration­ and time to shop in the area’s antique stores. Please contact Mary E. Lamica for further details at (412) 257-2237 or Blenko Fish. [email protected]. Glass Shards • Page 2

Carnival Glass Highlighted at Founders Chapter Annual Meeting

During the Annual Meeting of the Founders Chapter, held on May 11, 2016, Gary Sullivan and Steve Lindquist presented “Carnival Glass: Amazing Colors and Iridescence,” which included an amazing display of Carnival Glass from six different makers, all manufactured from 1908 to the 1920s. The companies included Fenton, Northwood, Dugan/Diamond, Imperial, Millersburg, and Westmore­ land. The glass was designed to be mass-produced and was inexpensive at the time it was made. When the com­panies went out of business or stopped making the products, they Gary Sullivan (left) and Steve Lindquist (right) stand by were sold very cheaply and often be­ a display of Carnival Glass. came prizes at carnivals, hence the name. Carnival Glass is either pressed or In the 1950s, Fenton and Imperial but Mosser in Cambridge, Ohio, is blown in a mold and gets its irides­ started to reissue some of the pieces. still making some pieces. It is highly cence from metallic salts that were These are all marked to indicate that collectible and there are 15–20 clubs sprayed on the hot glass before it was they are not vintage pieces. Both of across the country dedicated to this heated a second time. these glass companies are now closed, beautiful genre of glass.

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Westchester Glass Club Happenings

The Westchester Glass Club trav­ dinary scope of the Neustadts’ collec­ by Ian Simmonds), and Carnival eled to the Museum in Corona, tion. Hosted and guided by NAGC Glass. A traditional holiday potluck NY, to be dazzled by the new exhibit, Board member and Director/Curator luncheon and party in December in­ “A Passion for Tiffany Lamps,” organ­ of the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany cludes a variety of activities such as ized by The Neustadt Collection of Glass, Lindsy Parrott, Club members show-’n-tell of members’ favorite (neustadtcollection.org). were guided through this beautiful ex­ glass, a silent auction, and more. The The exhibition highlights the extraor­ hibit and were given detailed infor­ 41st Annual Westchester Glass Club mation about Tiffany’s glass lamps as Collectors Show & Sale will be held well as an in-depth background about on April 8–9, 2017, in Old Greenwich, Louis C. Tiffany and his companies. CT. After celebrating the very success­ Examples of Tiffany’s most iconic ful 40th anniversary show with free lamps—Wisteria and Dragonfly—are admission, we will once again offer on view, along with some of the more free admission to buyers. The show unusual lamps produced in limited will also feature a very interesting talk number, such as the Pond Lily globe by Phil Culhane on the little-known and Peacock hanging shade. subject of Persian glass. Put April 8–9, Upcoming events for the Club in­ 2017 on your calendar and visit the Lindsy Parrott discusses some of Tiffany’s clude a number of talks on the topics “Westchester Glass Club” Facebook lamps during the Westchester Glass Club’s visit to The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany of Pitkin glass, early lanterns, early group or visit www.westchesterglass Glass. pressed glass (a special presentation club.com for more information. Glass Shards • Page 3

President’s Letter

Dear Friends, The Glass Gatherings of the West members to connect with each other. Virginia Museum of American Glass I personally would like to have more Fall has arrived here at the South is on the road again, and this year it is conversations with other Chapter Jersey shore. The hottest summer on in , Ohio. Both venues are members and to get to know them, record is finally over and the temper­ a chance for getting to know other too. The new Web site is slowly mov­ atures have cooled. The threat of collectors and learning more about ing forward. There is a plan for it to Hurricane Hermine thankfully never the subject we all love. have a membership section where this materialized. Quite frankly, I am happy I had a very good conversation with interaction with other members and to see the summer go. We all look for­ Jerry Greenblatt of the James Rose Chapters can happen. ward to Fall as a time when Chapters Chapter. We talked about his group, Loreen Ryan and Karen Petraglia resume meetings after the summer which over the years has lost mem­ continue to work hard on our 2017 break and we see our good friends bership due to members moving or Seminar in West Virginia. Remember again. passing away. Jerry would like to to save the dates of May 11 to 13, Fall is also a time for glass seminars find a way to have more contact with 2017. and gatherings. The Corning Museum members across the country who also Have a wonderful Fall! of Glass has its 55th Annual Seminar share his interests in the types of focused on the glass marine inverte­ glass he collects. One suggestion is to — Gay LeCleire Taylor brates of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka. have a place on the new Web site for President

Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light

From December 3, 2016, through and light. The use of opalescent glass February 26, 2017, The Leigh Yawkey and innovative techniques, marking a Woodson Art Museum will present departure from the centuries-old “Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color tradition of painting on and Light.” Tiffany Studio’s leaded- the surface of glass, achieved impres­ glass lampshades and windows, de­ sionistic effects in Tiffany’s signature signed with colorfully luminous opal­ leaded-glass work. escent glass, are some of the most Glass, selected for its color, opacity, striking, iconic decorative objects. and texture, was assembled to create The exhibition, organized by The translucent flowers, gossamer dragon­ Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass, fly wings, landscapes, and domes of Queens, NY, highlights the con­ geometric patterns. The vast and var­ tributions of Tiffany Studios chemist ied glass palette and intricate designs Salve Regina window for chapel at Stony Arthur J. Nash and leading designers Wold Sanatorium, Lake Kushaqua, New became hallmarks of Tiffany Studios. Agnes Northrop, Frederick Wilson, York. Tiffany Studios, , designed and Clara Driscoll. It also includes by Frederick Wilson, after 1910. The Leigh Yawkey Woodson an educational model illustrating how Art Museum leaded-glass shades are fabricated, As a painter, Louis C. Tiffany­—son 700 North 12th Street along with examples of of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Wausau, WI 54403 forgeries to explore issues such as au­ luxury retailer Tiffany & Company— (715) 845-7010 thenticity and connoisseurship. was captivated by the interplay of color www.lywam.org

Editor’s note: An illustration in the article “New Works by Andrew Miller,” in the printed version of the Summer issue of Glass Shards was incorrectly identified. It should read: Mute by Andrew Miller. Photograph by Donald Nisbet. Our apologies. Glass Shards • Page 4

Fostoria Glass Society Hopes to Purchase 2016 Original Molds Glass Gathering

The Fostoria Glass Society of the original Fostoria molds and, at Join the Museum of American America is hoping to add 972 original that time, attempted to purchase some Glass in West Virginia for the 25th cast iron Fostoria molds to its of them. However, the firm was not Annual Glass Gathering, October 21 Mounds­ville Museum. However, be­ ready to part with them. and 22, 2016. fore this can take place, the FGSA In 1983, the molds became the Early arrivals can meet Thursday Board of Directors will need to raise property of Lancaster Colony with the evening, from 6 to 8 p.m., at St. Mary’s $40,000 to purchase the molds. purchase of Fostoria. After three years Crystal Chalet, the Gathering’s loca­ The FGSA learned in June that the of operation, the facility closed after tion. Pick up your packets early and Fenton Glass Co., located in William­ 99 years of glassmaking. Over the stay for a reception. Snacks and bev­ stown, had Fostoria molds which years, many of the molds were sold to erages will be served. As a special were going to be sold. Immediately, various glass companies and are being treat, you can choose a lovely goblet FGSA president Jim Davis contacted used to make glass that imitates Fos­ that will be yours to keep! George Fenton, owner of Fenton toria. The Board’s concern is that if We meet back at the Chalet on Fri­ Glass Co., and during their conversa­ the FSGA does not purchase these day morning to embark on an all-day tion a meeting was set up to discuss molds, they may end up out of the trolley tour. We will visit some of the possible purchase. Davis and three state, or even the country. Cleveland’s wonderful glass-related other Board members met with Fen­ To learn more about the efforts to sites, including a museum or two. ton who agreed to sell the molds for purchase the 972 molds or to donate, Friday dinner is on your own. After­ the $40,000 figure. please call (304) 845-9188 or (304) wards, we meet again Friday evening A number of years ago the FGSA 639-0495. Or, write to the Fostoria at the Chalet for refreshments and Board of Directors learned that the Glass Society of America, P.O. Box perhaps a movie, and some chatting Fenton company possessed many of 826, Moundsville, WV, 26041. about the days events. Saturday morning, coffee and pas­ tries will be served at the Chalet, fol­ Mount Pleasant Glass Museum Receives lowed by a host of presenters, includ­ ing Paul Kirk, speaking about his new Rare Mustard Jar book on Bryce Higbee glass, Cal Hackeman, sharing his love of Stretch The Mount Pleasant Glass Museum Smith Glass. “This is like a Holy Glass, and Zak McCamy, displaying just received what its director is com­ Grail find,” museum Director Amy his orange glassware and early Hal­ paring to a “Holy Grail”—a rare dec­ Philips-Haller said. “It was a piece we loween collectibles. orative glass jar from the former L.E. really wanted at the museum, and we The annual banquet begins at 5 p.m., Smith Glass Co., produced when the are so thankful to him for donating followed by the “not-so-silent” silent factory’s inventory included mustards. it.” The mustard jar was presented to auction. Proceeds benefit both the In the early part of the 20th century, the museum on August 11. museum and the Western Reserve the condiment was sold in glass tum­ American Glass Club, our hosts this blers and sealed teacups produced at year. We will also have a raffle for a the plant. Lewis Smith, a chef looking set of 1930s glassware. Tickets will to produce glass jars for his mustard be sold during the Gathering and the recipe, started the business but left winner will be chosen Saturday eve­ after a short time. The company kept ning. his name. Please contact Zak at (440) 799- Barry Bernas a Latrobe native and 1618) or Helen at (702) 987-4716 for avid glassware collector, donated this a list of hotels or more information. rare mustard jar produced at L.E. Museum of American Glass in West Virgina Taken from “Latrobe Native Gives Rare Deco­ 230 Main Ave. rative Mustard Jar to Mt. Pleasant Glass Muse­ um” by Mary Pickels, August 5, 2016 (http:// Weston, WV 26452 triblive.com/news/westmoreland/10907590-74 304.269.5006 /glass-museum-jar, accessed Sept. 24, 2016). Rare mustard jar by L.E. Smith Co. www.magwv.com Glass Shards • Page 5 Glass Calendar (Confirmation of dates and schedules advised. More information is available on ourWeb page at www.glassclub.org)

October 15–16, 2016 **** archaeological excavations along Inter­ THE CORNING MUSEUM Through December 18, 2016 state 95 in . Co-curated by OF GLASS MUSEUM OF GLASS historic glass specialist Mary Cheek 55th Annual Seminar on Glass: Visiting Artist Residency Demonstra- Mills and senior research analyst Re­ The Blaschkas’ Glass Marine Inverte- tions becca White, “From the Ground Up” brates: Diving into Context 1801 Dock St. highlights the archaeological excava­ One Museum Way Tacoma, WA 98402 tions at Dyottville Glass Works and Corning, NY 14830 (866) 468-7386 the history of the glass industry that (800) 732.6845 www.museumofglass.org once thrived in the Kensington–Fish­ www.cmog.org town neighborhood north of Center City. The 55th annual Seminar at The Corning Museum of Glass will focus **** on the work of Leopold and Rudolf Through February 19, 2017 Blaschka and the current exhibition, BERGSTROM–MAHLER “Fragile Legacy: The Marine Inverte­ MUSEUM OF GLASS brate Glass Models of Leopold and Bending Brilliance: Neon Rudolf Blaschka,” which is on view and Plasma Sculpture through January 8, 2017. 165 N. Park Ave. Azure Filigree Cloud by Nancy Callan. Photo Neenah, WI 54956 by Russell Johnson. (920) 751-4658 www.bmmglass.com Visitors will have the opportunity to see renowned Studio Glass artists and Works by artists who use light as emerging artists work in the Hot their medium are showcased. Since Shop. The fall and winter residency the early 20th century, neon lights line-up includes artists sponsored have been used in adver­tising signage. through the Museum’s annual “Fuel Since then, the art form has evolved Their Fire” residency auction—Sim­ to include works that use light, dark, one Fezer, David Huchthausen, Beth and shadow to transform an environ­ Lipman, Kait Rhodes, Granite Calim­ ment, create a composition, or extend pong, Oben Abright, and Nancy Cal­ the familiar genre of signage to playful lan. All five-day Residencies are use of puns and thought-provoking streamed live online and include a themes. Glass model of a squid, Ommastrephes “Conversation with the Artist” lecture sagittatus. Photo: Cornell University. on Sundays in the Hot Shop.

From 1863 to 1890, the Blaschkas **** crafted glass models of marine inverte­ Through December 31, 2016 brates in their studio in Dresden, and WHEATON ARTS shipped them to museums and univer­ AND CULTURAL CENTER sities for study and display. Cornell From the Ground Up: Archaeology, University acquired­ 570 Blaschka Artisans, Everyday Life models as a teaching collection in 1501 Glasstown Rd. 1885 and, today, scholars continue to Millville, NJ 08332 learn from these intricate models (856) 825-6800 while conservators at The Corning www.wheatonarts.org Museum of Glass work to preserve the models and marine conservation­ ­ This exhibition features over 600 of ists work to protect and preserve the about 1,000,000 artifacts recovered by sea creatures they represent. AECOM Cultural Resources during Abbey Normal by Jacob Fishman.

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Corning Welcomes New Curator

The Corning Museum of Glass is years, he worked on the reinterpre­ happy to announce the appointment of tation of the museum’s ceramics gal­ Dr. Christopher (Kit) Maxwell as Cu­ leries, developing a specialty in rator of European Glass. A curator 18th-century European ceramics, with and scholar, Maxwell has a varied a particular focus on French porcelain. background in the academic, museum, In 2010, Maxwell left the V&A to and gallery world. In his new role, pursue his PhD at the University of Maxwell will be responsible for the Glasgow, which he completed in acquisition, exhibition, cataloguing, 2014. Maxwell rejoined the Royal and research of the Museum’s Euro­ Collection as project curator during pean glass collection, with works this time, and since 2013, has been dating from the early medieval period working with Travis Hansson Fine until about 1900. Maxwell will join Art, a private art dealer based in the Museum in October. Beverly Hills. Maxwell graduated with a BA in from the University The Corning Museum of Glass of Cambridge in 2001, and took a post One Museum Way at the Royal Collection first in the Dr. Christopher (Kit) Maxwell. Corning, NY 14830 Royal Library and Print Room at (607) 937-5371 Windsor Castle, followed by the Pub­ Interiors at the University of London, www.cmog.org lications Office at St James’s Palace. and became an assistant curator in In 2005, he completed his master’s the ceramics and glass section at the

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