Description: Illustrated in black and white, this early out-of-print book provides a comprehensive survey of Greentown glass including its history, production, and the subsequent fakes and reproductions. 332 black-and-white photographs and illustrations picture nearly 500 examples of Greentown glass including holly amber, chocolate glass, clear and colored glass, golden agate glass, and more. GREENTOWN GLASS – The Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company and Allied Manufacturers by Ruth Herrick, privately published, 1959. Covered by chapter are: History of Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company; Clear Glass 1894-1898 (Stemmed Glassware, Tumblers, Pattern Number Eleven, Fan Oval and Star, Patter Glass including Beaded Panel, Pleat Band, Utility Glass Greentown #325, Plain Ware, Scalloped Flange, and Overall Lattice); Clear and Colored Glass 1896-1900 (Shuttle, Austrian, Herringbone Buttress, Cord Drapery, Dewey and Teardrop and Tassel, The Cupid Set, Packers’ Receptacles 1896 to 1903, and The Fabulous Dolphin); Chocolate Glass at Greentown 1900-1903 (Leaf Bracket, Cactus, Mugs, Pitchers including Ruffled Eye, Deer, Squirrel and Heron, and Chocolate Glass from Fenton about 1904 to 1915); Golden Agate Glass January 1, 1903 to June 13, 1903 (Holly Amber and Holly Clear, and Other Shades); Later Patterns 1900-? (Fleur-de-lis, Greentown Daisy, Wild Rose with Bowknot, Geneva, Melrose, Aurora, Masonic, Strigil, Indiana Feather / Doric, Brickwork, Cut Glass Types, Dresser Sets, Shield with Daisy and Button, and Miscellaneous); Reproductions (including Dunkirk Glass); Albany Art Glass; and References. The narrative in this text is rich. One of the most complete surveys of Greentown glass ever published, this rare out-of-print book belongs in the permanent reference library of the serious collector, dealer, or historian of American art glass. 5.5” x 8.5” plastic spiral bound softback in good condition (previous owner's name/address penned on title page). 76 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.
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Object Type: Reference Book
Industry: Glassware
Brand: Greentown
