The April/May 1990 (volume III, no 6) feature articles were: Fostoria Bells by Milbra Long - The author points out that a collection of Fostoria bells can be quite easily procured since they are of recent vintage. There are more special occasion bells and bells of many Fostoria patterns such as American, Cameo, Swirled Optic, Pink Navarre. One large color picture with 20 examples.
Fire It Roundby Kane Morowitz - Describes a visit to Glass Artist Sonja Blomdahl in her studio. One B&W photo and two color plates.
Chocolate Glass: How Sweet It Is - Originally produced by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company, Chocolate glass had a brief history, but made a lasting impact. Grayson conveys the background and tells where more information can be found. Eight color plates showing pieces with patterns such as Dewey, Cactus and Melrose.
Rare Carnival Glass Lamps by Herb Fish - The joys of collecting.
Glasnost in Glass by Orva Walker Heissenbuttel - Heissenbuttel discusses an exchange of glass for exhibitions in the United States and the U.S.S.R. (1990)
Open Salt Dishes by Ed Berg - Surveys the history of these dishes. One large color photo and one B&W photo depict British and French examples from Atterbury, Sowerby & Monot Stumpf and American produced pieces by The Boston & Sandwhich Glass Co., Fostoria, Portland Glass, and others.
Wave Crest: The Glass of C.F. Monroe by Wilfred R. Cohen - Cohen provides a survey which details the various unique aspects of this art glass decorating company of the Victorian Era. Best known for the Ware Crest line, Wakaila and Kelva, C.F. Monroe also produced brilliant cut glass. Three B&W photos and four color plates.
Cathay Crystal - A Jewel for Imperials Crown by Lee Garmon - The complete Cathay Crystal line, designed by Virginia B. Evans, is pictured here in 2 large photos with estimated values (1990).
Fragile: Antique Sandwich Glass by Ann Brigham - Brighton presents a survey of antique Sandwich glass with a focus on technological advances transformed both design and the target market of the company. Four photos showing popular items such as pressed candlesticks, threaded glass, onion (or Eaton) pattern lamp, and an engraved goblet by Francis Kern.
The Seven-Year Itch by Audrey L. Humphrey - A few Fenton & L.G. Wright pieces, which are becoming scarce, are discussed. Six color plates show groups of these items.
Salt Shakers That Do Something by Marilyn Lockwood - A foray into the history of the salt shakers leads the authors through a discussion of various patents and the mind set, which drove their production. The six B&W photos and four color plates show ingenuity at work. Some shakers shown are Radient, Haines, Richardon, Propellers, etc.
