The October/November 1988 (volume II, no 3) feature articles were: A Memorial Tribute to William R. Heacock by David E. Richardson - Personal remembrances by a good friend of one of the most dynamic contemporary scholars in glass.
A conversation with John Quentin Fell by D. Thomas O Connor - The interview focuses much on Dr. Fellers research regarding Dorflinger Glass.
Hamon Glass by Rick Wilson - The story of a small art glass house run by Bob Hamon located in Scott Depot, West Virginia. Five works are pictured in color.
Payday . . . Dream Day by James S. Measell - Article discusses labor wages and prior to the 1914 implementation of the income tax. Dr. Measell also wrote A Peek Inside the Paybook which discusses wages at the Richards & Hartley Glass Company in 1890 which can found in GCD Aug/Sept 1990 issue.
Discover Farber Brothers by Julie Sferrazza - though best known for their association with Cambridge Glass, Farber Brothers - the metalcraft firm - used 13 or more glass companies to supply inserts for their designs. Sferrazza discusses Cambridge along with Duncan & Miller, Fenton, Westmoreland and other.
Collecting 18th Century English Drinking Glasses, Part 2 by James M. Havens - This article covers opaque stems. Additionally, identifying reproductions is discussed. The final part of this article, in a later issue, will discuss eighteenth century drinking glasses with faceted stems. Eight photos. Part 1 was listed in the June/July 1988 issue.
Historical Flasks: Unique American Artifacts by Kevin McConnell - Most of the flasks were produced between 1810and 1850. Details are given describing various production methods used at different times. Attention is given to popular motifs, historical figures, groups: The Masons, events: The Gold Rush, The Civil War. Eleven B&W photos. Some items shown are a Louisville Glass Works Eagle Flask, Kensington Glassworks, Frigate Franklin, Westford Glass Co., Liberty.
Heart and Thumbprint by Mary Bertram - Eight color and four B&W photos depict ample examples of the patterns discussed. Included is an A to Z listing of pieces manufactured such as a banana boat, nappy, and powder box.
Marie-Claude Lalique - The Third Generation by Madeline France - The granddaughter of Rene Lalique and an artist in glass. Her Tanega Vase among other designs are pictured and discussed.
American Brilliant Cut Glass by Bryon K. Anderson - Cut glass created between 1876 and 1916 is the focus here. Eight figures depict common patterns and motifs. The most salient features of this glass and production methods are discussed.
