American Glassware: Old And New is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of glassware in the United States. Written by Edwin Atlee Barber, a renowned glass expert and historian, this book covers the evolution of glassmaking techniques and styles from the colonial period to the 20th century.The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of various types of American glassware, including blown glass, pressed glass, cut glass, and art glass. It also explores the influence of European glassmakers on ...
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American Glassware: Old And New is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of glassware in the United States. Written by Edwin Atlee Barber, a renowned glass expert and historian, this book covers the evolution of glassmaking techniques and styles from the colonial period to the 20th century.The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of various types of American glassware, including blown glass, pressed glass, cut glass, and art glass. It also explores the influence of European glassmakers on American glass production and the impact of industrialization on the industry.In addition to its informative content, American Glassware: Old And New is a valuable resource for collectors and enthusiasts. It includes a glossary of glassmaking terms, a bibliography of related literature, and a comprehensive index.Overall, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and art of American glassware. Its engaging writing style and stunning visuals make it an enjoyable read for both casual readers and serious collectors.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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