American Glassware: Old And New

By Edwin Atlee Barber

Book Overview

""American Glassware: Old and New"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and production of glassware in America. Written by Edwin Atlee Barber, a prominent American archaeologist and art historian, the book covers the development of glassmaking in America from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The book is divided into two sections: the first covers the history of glassmaking in America, including the early glasshouses of the 18th and 19th centuries, the development of pressed glass, and the rise of the art glass movement. The second section is a detailed catalog of American glassware, organized by type and including examples from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Throughout the book, Barber provides detailed descriptions of the various types of glassware, including their production methods, decorative techniques, and historical context. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, making this book an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of American glassware.The First Book On American Glass, Now A Classic, Written By The Famous Historian Of Early American Ceramics Edwin Atlee Barber. The Information Is Especially Important For Collectors Of Historical Flasks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162947241
• ISBN13: 9781162947242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"