Written by one of America’s foremost authorities on early American glass, this early out-of-print book provides an in-depth pictorial survey of early American 19th century glass. 

VICTORIAN GLASS – Specialties of the 19th Century (1830’s – 1880’s) by Ruth Webb Lee, Charles E. Tuttle, Co, Vermont, 1944/1985. 

“In this 640 page volume are described and pictured between two and three hundred patterns in glass, not hitherto treated.  Many were taken from old trade catalogues, thus enabling the author to state accurately when and where the glass was produced.  Large and comprehensive chapters are devoted to specialties, such as nearly 500 glass hats and 500 glass slippers, as well as rarities in pattern glass, Satin glass, Victorian vases, matchholders, animal dishes, Victorian novelties and many other items. Each one of the author’s previous books has covered a specialized field in the world of glass.  Victorian Glass now takes its place with these ever-popular volumes, a notable contribution from one whose knowledge of glass is recognized not only in American, but in many countries of the world.  No material utilized in Early American Pressed Glass appears in this volume.  With 265 pages of illustrations, an extremely rich narrative, and a wealth of previously unpublished information on various glass types and manufacturers, this book is an indispensable reference book for the collector, dealer, or historian of early American Victorian glass.

5.8” x 8.75” hardback with dust cover in good condition. 608 pages. 

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