The August/September 1990 (volume IV, no 2) feature articles were: Turkeys and Rabbits by Anne Cook - Covered animal dishes of the Challinor, Taylor Company are documented, even those rarely available. Two however, the turkey and the rabbit, have evaded capture. This article explains what happened. Four photos show many examples.
Nostalgia: The Thread That Connects Then to Now by Milbra A. Long - Author Milbra Long explains how she matched Fostoria s Lotus pattern stemware with American Sweetheart Table settings to positive effect.
Carnival Glass: Cinderella Comes of Age - Moore his enthusiastic piece, about the validation of carnival glass includes two large color plates with 10 pieces and matching descriptions.
A Peek Inside the Paybook by Dr James S. Measell - Dr. Measells special interest in the American glass tableware industry is in its economical affairs. The Richards & Hartley Glass Company received his attention in this article which examines the nature of glass work employment and the pay scales. Two copies of entries from the company pay book are included.
Glass Treasures from the Sea by Stu Fransworth - Stu Farnsworth collects glass fishing floats which attract him in part because of the mystery surrounding each find. His article describes the shapes & colors of floats. Eleven color plates accompany the text.
A Pioneer Collector: George H. Lortimer and His Glass Collection by Joseph Skokowski - The Lorimer collection housed in the American wing of the Philadelphia Museum of Art contains the findings of a man to whom Skokowski pays tribute. George H. Lorimer was a pioneer glass collector whose major interest was free blown pieces with much color. One B&W photo and 1 color plate.
Glass Legacy by Sylvia D. Szymanski - Ms. Szymanskis glass collection - four pieces - while limited - contains family history which she greatly values. These are described and photographed here. Included an opalescent Northwood bow and a Cambridge basket with etched Cleo pattern.
Something Old, Something New: A.H. Heisey & Company in the 1930s by Tom Felt - A.H. Heisey & Company was able to maintain a lucrative business during the depression. Felt, in this detailed article, explains their success through the combination of influences it incorporated to produce depression glasses. The ten photos show various pieces in Old Sandwich, Ipwich, Revere and Nimrod among others.
A China and Glassware Business Afloat: Reprinted from Crockery and Glass Journal, December 15, 1927 - A fascinating bit of history, this piece describes a houseboat that was a traveling glass shop.