Primrose street and primrose place, former public baths and gymnasium. The jasz jassic people came to hungary together with the cumans, chased by the mongols. Brilliance of swedish glass, 19181939 yale university press. With such an ambitious canvas, the brushstrokes are necessarily broad. Thursday, may 9, in a free reading at prairie lights books in downtown iowa city. Louisville glass factories of the 19th century part 1. This guide focuses on the glass related history of the corning, new york, and surrounding area, including local resources, special collections, and topics unique to cornings glass history. So when we collaborate with our customers, astounding things emerge. But shortly after their entry, the relationship worsened dramatically between the hungarian nobility and the cumanian. The works of hubert howe bancroft, volume 3 english by bancroft, hubert howe. Libbey was originally founded in 1818 as the new england glass company, in east cambridge, massachusetts.
A splendidly written, lavishly illustrated history of the fascinating art of glassmaking. The town was a burgh of barony, and at one time of considerable commercial importance but is now relatively insignificant. This was a lot on which is erected a building for the manufacture of glass. Second first published edition of wonderland, with the inverted s in the contents leaf, last line. The manufacture and working of glass became a stable industry in egypt it the beginning of the 18th dynasty. The 400th anniversary of commercial glassmaking in scotland is celebrated at an exhibition in alloa.
There are also numerous breweries, and alloa ale has always been famous. Red book 11 are any indication, these jars are very common except for. Takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the world to the places where glass originated more than 3,000 years ago, where artistry was later perfected, and where fine objects in this lustrous. The second glass works in missouri, started in 1851, made window glass at saint louis.
Wessels company, new york well bound, heavy stock paper, some wear, no tears or folds inscription to gertrude lewis paucoach, christmas 1903, written inside cover, see pic 3 10 glossy illustrations from drawings by blanche mcmanus blanche mcmanus mansfield little is known regarding the writerartist blanche. Exploring the art of glass through history and around the world. It can be done was the personal motto of our founder, michael j owens. Award winning author jane urquhart presents a pile of literary fragments, and reveals the individual pieces and their connectedness in her complex, multilayered novel a map of glass. A world history, alan macfarlane and gerry martin tell the fascinating story of how glass has revolutionized the way we see ourselves and the world around us. When i was just a small kid i went to corning glass works and watched the glass blowers there and was really. Bbc culture the 10 greatest stainedglass windows in.
Includes index introduction about this book conventions used in this book what youre not to read foolish assumptions how this book is organized part 1. Other thriving trades include the glass works on the shore, pottery works in the auld toon, dye works and a factory for the making of electrical appliances. Corning glass works was founded in 1851 by amory houghton, in somerville, massachusetts, originally as the bay state glass co. History of glass general sources a guide to resources. Yet until the early nineteenth century, the potentials of glass were only really exploited in one civilization. History of glass general sources a guide to resources rakow research library.
The factory has remained in production ever since and, although most of the plant is modem, it still retains a 19th century brick glass cone which is the last surviving example of its. Lockport glass works, lockport, new york 18431908 the original factory was founded in the spring of 1843 1 in lockport, new york, by a mr. It is a book for art historians and collectors, but there is much in it for those who simply wish to enjoy a good book on glass. Starting ten thousand years ago with its invention in the near east, macfarlane and martin trace the history of glass and its uses from the ancient civilizations of india, china. Glass beads, counters, toys and jewelry were made in all the civilizations of eurasia. It lies on on the north bank of the firth of forth close to the foot of the ochil hills, 5.
Pages in category scheduled ancient monuments in clackmannanshire the following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. The text is beautifully illustrated with color images of glass from ancient to modern times, drawn from the british museum and the corning museum of glass collections. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. Albany glass works, in business from approximately 1866 to 1872, and the star glass works, in business from 1869 to 1880. Jul 19, 2011 exploring the art of glass through history and around the world july 19, 2011.
Harlan passionately shares the view of the authors of glass. Furthermore, child neglect is the failure to provide basic physical health care, supervision, nutrition, emotional nurturing, education or safe housing. The native races of the pacific states, volume 4, antiquities the works of hubert howe bancroft, volume 4 english by bancroft, hubert howe. The tables also include logos used by jobbers wholesalers, other. The company moved again to its ultimate home and namesake, the city of corning, new york, in 1868 under leadership of the founders son, amory houghton, jr. It later moved to williamsburg, brooklyn, new york, and operated as the brooklyn flint glass works.
The ingredients of flint glass were the best of sand, pearl ash, refined saltpetre and oxide of lead. Aetna glass works, lawrenceville pittsburgh 18661869 on july 19, 1866, william f. Maas name meanings ideas for quotes queen throne of glass omg sam is bright man and aelin is the dark one this is. Jan 01, 2005 there are different shapes with different reflections depending on how the light catches it, but all part of the same artwork. Mar 24, 2017 particularly notable among this groupand just in time for womens history monthare several works by women artists. It had a chequered history in its early days, and for a time abandoned bottle making for the manufacture of window glass. Volcanic studies in many lands, being reproductions of photographs by the author of above one hundred actual objects, with explanatory notices. Histories aetna glass works, lawrenceville pittsburgh. It was probably originally engaged in making bottles for the export of beer. Flinders petrie 1909 hfti described how, about 70 b.
Redesigned and updated 2nd edview all editions and formats. The objects nearly vibrate with the energy of the movement, said susie silbert, curator of modern and contemporary glass. History lockport glass works, lockport, new york 18431908 the original factory was founded in the spring of 18431 in lockport, new york, by a mr. American glass works, pittsburgh agw american glass works, richmond 19081935 a. A beautiful set of books sure to capture the attention of most. The history of glass and glassmaking is shown here through 400 works from ancient times to those created using the latest technology. The town itself continued to be known for its weaving and glassmaking industries well into the 19th and early 20th centuries brewing. Loren glass, professor in the university of iowa department of english, will read from his new book, counterculture colophon. Glass bibliography by categories ancient glass blog of the. We are a company whose main focus is on historical glass as well as fine decorative craft.
Glass is an inorganic product of fusion that has cooled to a rigid condition without crystallization astm c16292. The brickbuilt cone is the only such structure to survive in scotland, and is one of four in the united kingdom. Alloa 1st 18531854 south alloa 18541885 opened on the south alloa branch scottish central railway. There are two major schools of thought about the history of the glass factory at. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. For convenient reference we have arranged this into five divisions. A short history of glass library of american art hardcover may 1, 1990 by chloe zerwick author visit amazons chloe zerwick page. The northern glass cone is a 19thcentury structure formerly used in the glass manufacturing process at alloa glass works in the burgh of alloa, the administrative centre of the central scottish council area of clackmannanshire. However industrial decline during the late 20th century has led to the economy relying more on retail and leisure. This was the terminus of the south alloa branch scottish central railway. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Academic journal article notes on contemporary literature through the looking glass. Old movie made in 1950 to celebrate 200 years of glass manufacture at alloa in scotland.
Learn where to dig for buried bottles from an antiquarian and collector. Glass is the guiding motif of a journey through time, space, and the various cultures that have interpreted and used this material over the centuries. A nineteenthcentury edition of through the lookingglass, with tenniels illustrations lewis carroll, through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. Northern glass cone, alloa glass works, glasshouse loan category a 21008. Glass at the glassworks showcases various aspects of glass and glassmaking through the centuries. Glass world, new delhi india, world of glass,glass fittings. The national bottle museum in ballston spa, new york, celebrates the history of the bottlemaking industry. The great distillery at carsebridge yields an immense supply of yeast as well as whisky. Glass alan macfarlane kings college cambridge history. Scran is the online learning image and resource service with over 500,000 culture and history resources to search, collect and use. As always, a bouquet of thanks to wanda wakkinen for proofreading. The leading glass bottle manufacturer oi glass, inc.
A ferry operated from the pier here to alloa harbour. Each book boasts 48 illustrations in full color and presented in navy blue hardbacks with gilded decoration and script to the spines and fronts. Alloa was long associated with the brewing industry, with at least nine major breweries producing ales at its height. Alamhagh is a town and former burgh in clackmannanshire, set in the central lowlands of scotland. Surveys the development of glass from ancient egypt to the present, looks at glassmaking techniques, and discusses glass. It is envisaged that the day will include specialist papers on prominent aspects of the museums glass as well as visits to the galleries and reserve collections. Once the mason patents expired in 1879, hero adopted the mason name, although it continued to make brands like gem and hero. This indicates that a glass plant already existed when modes bought the property. A fact from northern glass cone, alloa glass works appeared on wikipedia s main page in the did you know. Pdf perspectives on the history of glass composition. The history of glass hardcover december 12, 1989 by dan klein author 5. Alloa is a small burgh in clackmannanshire, scotland, 7 miles to the east of stirling, on the north bank of the river forth.
History of glass general sources a guide to resources rakow. Bairds history of clark county, indiana classic reprint lewis c. The encyclopedia americana 1920glass manufacturing in. It serves personal education for home users, nursery, primary, elementary, secondary and high schools, libraries, colleges and universities, and the community. Inserting the glass causes the apparent location of the candle to shift. You will see not only the highest point that yet been attained in the glassmakers art, but the practical application of that art to the production of merchandise thdt will sell. This substantial book contains a wealth of information on the socioeconomic history surrounding swedish glass production and the artists and makers involved. List of listed buildings in alloa, clackmannanshire. See pictures of the museums large collection of bottles and keep up to date on upcoming bottle shows. Glass has been known to mankind for some thousands of years.
Glassits first makers lived long, long ago watchtower. A history and guide to north american pintype insulators. Lockport glass works society for historical archaeology. His exhaustive glossary at the back is more than just a place to look up terms, but an illuminating narrative on every aspect of glass, from ancient times to the present. Published may 29th 2012 by smithsonian books first published march 6th 2012. Often, through objects in history, we can tell quite a bit about the people from those times. Molly flute is the author of through the looking glass 3. The parkmans gift provides an incredible record of the very earliest days of studio glass. Alloa, glasshouse loan, alloa glass works, glass cone. Information about the flood of 1972 and its impact on the community. The same effect can be produced by taking off your eyeglasses and looking at what you see in the lens, but a flat piece of glass works just as well as a lens for this purpose. The book covers its entire history, not only artistic, but technical, economic and commercial. On them you will see illustrated things that have never before been done in glass. Diatoms, microscopic single celled organisms, float in the surface waters of the seas and constitute six tenths of the organisms that make up the plankton of the oceans.
Glass is one of the most ancient of all materials known and used by mankind. Historical showing 2 of 279 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by newness sort by price. History of the thermometer the earliest form of temperature measuring instrument was a primitive type of thermoscope which is mentioned by the greek physicist hero of alexandria in the second century bc. Alloa glass works, glasshouse loan, alloa, clackmannan. Manmade glass objects appear to be first reported in the mesopotamian region as early as 4,500 bc. A world history indeed learning much of it from them of the transformative nature of glass. Were passionate about sharing our love for glass to build brands through enticing and iconic packaging. This shows a glass bottle making machine at the base of one of a pair of glass cones, built in about 1825, in the works. But while scotlands glass industry has spanned over 400 years much of it based in the clackmannan town of alloa some elements of its fascinating history had been lost. Subscriptions for 20152016 are due in april, and a form is enclosed to send with your payment to john clark. Introduction glass manufacturers logo tables bottle research group the bottle research group brg has compiled the following tables to aid archaeologists in dating glass containers using manufacturers marks. Scotlands glass industry still thriving after more than.
What was known later as german flint or lime glass, a much inferior product, was composed of sand, lime, soda ash and nitrate of soda. Add a oneline explanation of what this file represents. A world history, focus on the cultural impact of glass and glassmaking. Later changes in ownership resulted in the company becoming known for a brief time as. What those people valued and how they lived can often be seen in the glass.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other free features. Ellenville glass works society of historical archaeology. Water supply companythe united gas and electric company. The geologic glass, obsidian was first used by man thousands of years ago to form knives, arrow tips, jewelry etc. A nineteenthcentury edition of through the lookingglass.
Glass news published by the association for the history of glass ltd uk january 2015 number 37 issn 625195. Leavitt, rowley opened the hero glass works in 1869 and began making several types of fruit jars, with screwon lids in competition with the popular mason jars. Child neglect is a deficit in meeting a childs basic needs. They were admitted by the hungarian king bela iv, hoping that they would assist in fighting against a mongoltatar invasion. Through the looking glass by lewis carroll published 1899 m.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The native races of the pacific states, volume 5, primitive history the works of hubert howe bancroft, volume 5 english. Volcanic studies in many lands, being reproductions of. Pdf files which can be downloaded or viewed online. This plant is still in operation today and its amazing how much has not changed. The new albany glass works, a bottle house, was first formed under the firm name j. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure for public health and safety. The museums glass collection showcases more than 35 centuries of glass artistry. April 1998 perspectives on the history of glass composition 799 beyond those of ordinary crown and flint glasses if better lenses were to be made that corrected the secondary spectrum. The thermometer is first mentioned by leurechon, in his book recreation mathematique written in 1624. Alloa glass works, now named oi manufacturing uk limited, has been working at the same site since the company was founded in the 18th century. This popular survey of glass production from preroman times to the present is most notable for its fine color illustrations, which depict museum pieces from the corning museum of glass.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nevertheless, a worthy book, but the same old illustrations of masterpieces. Previous works, such as alan macfarlane and gerry martins glass. William esty see individual records european wine glass coolers see individual records 12 wine rinsers a, cl are deaccessioned. This reference book replaced the most about glass insulators by the. Glass making was introduced to alloa in 1750 by lady francis erskine who persuaded a number of glassworkers to come from bohemia to establish a works in the town. The hero glass firms society for historical archaeology.