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GlassNEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL Shards AMERICAN GLASS CLUB www.glassclub.org Founded 1933 A Non-Profit Organization Summer 2018 NAGC National Seminar in Portland Maine: A Great Time Was Had by All! The 2018 annual Seminar in Port- stained glass windows while listening Kirk Nelson, who introduced the New land, Maine, was an exciting schedule to New Bedford Museum of Glass Bedford Museum’s Crystal Kingdom. of glass collection tours and informa- executive director Kirk Nelson’s his- Louis Lopilato provided an impressive tive discussions attended by glass torical perspective. Next stop was the educational display of glass in various enthusiasts from across the country. Portland Museum of Art, where Asso- stages of production. Organizers Loreen Ryan and Karen ciate Curator of American Art, Diana A gala banquet and silent auction Petraglia created a wonderfully orches- Greenwold, presented glass objects wrapped up a successful Seminar that trated tour of both modern and antique from storage and led a lively discus- was well enjoyed by all. The 2019 glass venues starting with the studios sion. Lastly, after an introduction by Seminar next May will be held in of glass artists Dan Dailey and Linda curator and author Arlene Palmer Pittsburgh, PA. Hope to see you there! MacNeil, who presented attendees Schwind, we had a docent-led tour with a personalized view into their of the magnificent 1860 Victoria —Jim Russell, WGC Co-President modern, functional glass sculptures Mansion. and dazzling jewelry. A lunch break Saturday’s proceedings were in the picturesque seashore village of opened by NAGC president Mary Left to right: Ogunquit allowed for relaxing sight- Mills, followed by the NAGC Me- American glass scholar Arlene Palmer Schwind welcoming the NAGC to Victoria seeing and shopping. Next was a morial Fund lecture given by Arlene Mansion, private home tour by gracious hosts Palmer Schwind, detailing the glass Jay Rodgers and Jim Beverage, where on display at the Victoria Mansion. One of many glass displays at the home of Jay Rogers and Jim Beverage. we had a chance to see a breathtaking Early bottle historian Michael George, collection that mainly consisted of discussed bottles found in New Eng- Kirk Nelson, executive director of the New Bedford Glass Museum (far right) lectures Mt. Washington art glass. land. The Founders Chapter Glass among the backdrop of the beautiful stained Activities resumed the next day Club sponsored two speakers, New glass windows of the Williston-Immanual with a visit to the Williston-Immanuel England Paperweight Collectors As- United Church. United Church, to admire in awe the sociation co-president Allan Port, and Images courtesy Jim Russell. Glass Shards • Page 2 President’s Letter Dear NAGC Friends, Needless to say, everyone in NAGC two of our speakers and volunteered I’m delighted to report that the likes to buy glass and sometimes we their time and expertise in so many NAGC 2018 Seminar was a fabulous like to sell a piece or two. You never ways. success! I thought there was some- know what might show up at our silent Now, we need your help. We are thing really special about this seminar, auction! Arlene Palmer Schwind do- planning next year’s Seminar now! but I was having a hard time putting it nated a hard copy of her book, Artistry Whether you attended this year or not, into words. When I mentioned this to and Innovation in Pittsburgh Glass, we want to hear what you like or don’t some of our Board members, Ken 1808–1882: From Bakewell & Ensell like about our Seminars. Many stages Depew, a past president, remarked to Bakewell, Pears & Co., which of the planning must be completed that it had a “positive vibe” and brought $130. In total we raised $1,536 years in advance. If you do not usually “seemed more forward-looking with to help cover seminar expenses. attend, we would like to know how to younger scholars, artists, collectors, On behalf of the entire Club, I would entice you. You may e-mail or write to and curators mixed in with our rela- like to thank our speakers, hosts, and me or any of our board members. Next tively older group.” Yes, he nailed it. all who helped to make the Seminar year I hope you’ll join us as we head In addition to those of us who come such a rich experience. I particularly to the “Midwest”—Pittsburgh, PA! almost every year, we had several want to express my appreciation to One closing note, we hope to be first-time attendees, including the new Karen Petraglia and Loreen Ryan. communicating with you by e-mail glass curator for the Chrysler Museum They volunteered their time and re- soon. This will make communication of Art, Carolyn Swan Needell, and our sources to plan and execute every with National more timely and direct. NAGC Memorial Scholarship recipi- detail with concern not only for our If you aren’t sure if we have your ent, Nick Wrobleski. It was so inspir- enjoyment, but also our finances. I am e-mail, please send it to membership ing to see generations of glass enthu- also grateful to John Kohut, Treasurer, @glassclub.org. siasts together—sharing, mentoring, for handling the registrations and other Wishing you all a delightful summer, and learning. We all have a passion financial needs. National is greatly for glass and our club is richer for indebted to the Founders Chapter — Mary Cheek Mills the diversity of our backgrounds, vo- members. With our seminar being in President cations, and interests. their region, they generously sponsored [email protected] American Cut Glass Association to Hold Annual Convention The non-profit American Cut Glass of each convention is a members only Association, founded in 1978, has collectors’ sale night, where many fine grown to more than 1,000 dedicated items change hands and add to grow- enthusiasts who have reproduced long ing collections. forgotten cut glass catalogs to aid This year’s convention will be held identification of manufacturers and August 1–4, 2018, in Atlanta, GA, at patterns. An informative publication, the Crowne Plaza Perimeter Hotel. The Hobstar is mailed regularly to the membership. A summer convention Contact Bill Evans for additional brings together experts for demonstra- information: tions and seminars, to widen knowl- P.O. Box 1147 edge about the fascinating hobby of Elizabeth, CO 80107 collecting. Leading dealers participate Cell Phone: (303) 946-3816 in convention activities and bring E-mail address: [email protected] choice pieces for sale. A major feature Pedestal vase. Or visit: www.cutglass.org Glass Shards • Page 3 In Memoriam Donald Roberts (1925–2018) and three great-grandchildren. During their 65-year marriage they collected NAGC member Donald Roberts, 92, early glass and antiques. They sup- passed away March 7, 2018, following ported the Heinz History Center glass a brief hospitalization. Don was a collection and the Museum of Ameri- dedicated glass collector who gladly can Glass in Weston, West Virginia. shared his extensive knowledge with Their love of glass came naturally as others. His enthusiasm served to re- they were both born in West Virginia cruit new members to the Lowell when much glass was produced there. Innes (Pittsburgh) Chapter. The glass collecting community has Don had a bachelor’s degree from lost a wonderful couple this past year. Purdue University as well as masters and doctoral degrees from George —Kindly submitted by Janet Felmeth Washington University. He was a and the Lowell Innes Chapter Micki and Jay Doros. Seaman First Class in the U. S. Navy during WWII, serving in the Pacific **** ordinary person with a lifetime of Theater. An avid golfer, he had two Dorothe Anthony (1925–2018) accomplishments. Jay and Micki hole-in-ones to his credit. Humble Jay Doros (1927–2018) formed an ideal team as they studied and kind, he never bragged about his and collected glass together for over accomplishments. The glass world and the Westchester 50 years. They gave frequent lectures, Glass Club in particular, has suffered attended numerous symposiums, and a great loss in the recent passing of their expertise and significance in the two members, Dorothe Anthony field was recognized and honored by (April 19, 2018, aged 93) and Jay The Corning Museum of Glass, who Doros (May 4, 2018, aged 91). elected them as Fellows of the muse- Dot, with her husband, Ted Anthony um. Jay’s desire to learn, and his con- (who predeceased her) were long time stant questioning and searching for supporters of the Westchester Glass answers was legendary. He amassed a Club and the Sandwich Glass Museum. considerable library on the subject of They were key members of the Identi- glass and his desk, as well as a good Don and Ellen Roberts. fication Table at the annual WGC deal of the house, was constantly clut- Glass Show for years, putting to use tered with the latest publications. His Many members will remember him their vast knowledge of early glass. passing is a great loss to us all. as supporting his wife, Ellen, as she Dot and Ted had an extensive collec- The family has requested that dona- worked tirelessly organizing national tion of early glass, mostly attributed tions in his memory be made to meetings and later serving as president to Boston & Sandwich; Dot had a spe- the Rakow Library at the Corning of NAGC. cial appreciation of opalescent glass. Museum of Glass. Ellen passed away in March of Jay Doros (who is survived by his 2017 after an extended illness during wife Micki) was treasurer of the West- —Kindly submitted by which Don cared for her with great chester Glass Club, as well as “resident The Westchester Glass Club compassion.