Glass Collector's Digest April/May 1998, Vol. XI, No. 6 The April/May 1998 (volume XI, no 6) feature articles were: Adam to Windsor: Different Perspectives, Part Three by Cheryl Kevish - Cheryl Kevish creates a map to guide Depression glass collectors in identifying how patterns fit in to the time line of the eras production. Included is a chart covering years 1935 to 1940 for manufacturers Federal, Hazel-Atlas, Hocking (Anchor-Hocking after 1937), Indiana, Jeannette, Macbeth-Evans, and U.S. Glass. Pieces are depicted in a color photo and two B&W photos. Those Confusing Woodland Scenes by William P. Walker - Walker examines six depression era woodland scenic patterns from the 1930s. Lotus Glass Company produced two of the styles - Call of the Wild and Sylvania. Others are attributed to Paden City Glass (Black Forest, Elk Forest), U.S. Glass (Deerwood etching), Central Glass and others. 4 B&W photos and 2 color photos. Thomas Webb & Sons: Queen's Burmese Ware by Roger Winzeler - A dozen color pictures with accompanying descriptions depict the various shapes and decor of Queens Burmese Ware. Six Glass Artists at the Smithsonian Craft Show by D. Thomas O'Connor - The works of Stephan J. Cox, Kurt Swanson, Lisa Schwartz, Peter Houk, Robin Mix, Charles (Chuck) Savoie, and Kenny Walton are presented. Glass and Metal: A Victorian Tradition by Wally Bruenger and Mike Ayers - Eleven color pictures display numerous items including Mt Washington Creased Neck Owls, English Blue Owls, a Hobbs fruit bowl, and two Northwood pieces. What's the Difference? A Look at the British Glass Market by Johanna S. Billings and What's the Difference? An English Perspective by David M. Issitt - These complimentary articles convey perceptions from each side of the pond (The Atlantic) of the opposite sides glass market. Cottage Glass Jars and Bowls by John A. Franks - John Franks explains how to differentiate British cottage glass, a type of Victorian fancy glass, from its continental counterparts the twelve color plates show examples from his collection including Peacock pattern and splatter pieces among others. See also Cottage Glass Urn Vases by Mr. Franks in the December/January 1999 (Vol. XII, No. 4) issue. |
|
Price Guide | None |