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Glass Collector's Digest October/November 1990, Vol. IV, No. 3

G/gcd199005 The October/November 1990 (volume IV, no 3) feature articles were:


Glass Knives: Rainbow of Beauty by Reah Mopsik - Mopsik discusses various types of patterns in these items which originated in the 1920s and often are called Depression glass knives. The three most common: 1) Cryst-o-lite/Rosette/Pinwheel, 2) Vitex-Star, and 3) Five Leaf/Three Leaf; Rur-X and Non-Dur-X are explained in addition to several lesser known types.

The Time Machine: A Visit to The Lotus Glass Co. by Dr. James S. Measell - A trip to a glass factory with dear old dad. This kid was so entranced he kept asking the employers how long they were doing this. Opaque dad never caught on.

Pilgrims New Cameo Glass by G. Eason Eige - Eige discusses how Pilgrim decided to produce cameo glass. Guided and trained by Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp. Eight pieces, some belonging to the Huntington Museum of Art, are displayed in 3 color plates.

Perfume Bottles: Romantic, Exotic and Sensuous by Madeleine France - France contributes a brief survey of scent bottles in which she particularly pays tribute to Czech styles.

Nicholas Kopp, Jr.: Glassmaker Extraordinaire by Scott K. Arnold - This article summarizes the career of Nicholas Kopp Jr., an artist for Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company, who largely influenced Victorian glass. Depicted in the nine color plates and two catalog reprints are numerous salt shakers, the authors chosen art form.

Russian Glass in America by Orva Walker Heissenbuttel - Whilst surveying Russian glass of various periods, the author provides information about where it can be seen in the United States and helpful written materials. Ten color plates and two B&W photos showing Imperial Glassworks pieces, among others.

Heiseys Ridgeleigh Pattern by James B. Jones - The ridged glass pattern first produced in the United Sates by Heisey before Hocking Glass and Fenton introduced similar patterns was at its most popular at the time. In 1957, Imperial Glass Corp. reissued Ridgeleigh when it purchased Heiseys assets. Ten B&W photos and two color plates depict both Ridgeleigh and those of a similar style.




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