Antique American Historical Pressed Glass + Bottles

Description: AMERICAN HISTORICAL GLASS by Bessie M. Lindsey, Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1967/1980. 530 black-and-white photographs, identifying captions, and a rich supplemental narrative combine to make this scarce out-of-print book an invaluable resource reference work. This text is an in-depth pictorial guide to antique pressed glass depicting primarily American historical themes. Originally published in 1948 as a two-volume series entitled Lore of Our Land Pictured in Glass, the reprinting of this combined edition is a scholarly survey telling the story of America in glass. Pictured in this comprehensive text are flasks and bottles, plates and platters, compotes, novelty items, paperweights, tumblers, match safes and holders, bowls and covered dishes, statues, sugars and creamers, and much more. Subjects pictured and discussed include: The Period of Discovery and Colonization; The revolutionary Period; The Period of Organization; The Period of Growth and Expansion; The Search for Better Ways; Something Beyond Substance; Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Defeated Candidates; Heroes of the Army and Navy; Writers; The Stage; Persons Native to Other Lands; Miscellaneous Group of Persons; and Miscellaneous Subjects Associated with Peacetime Affairs. The captions are enlightening – the author “chose to show just what ‘people have done’ by the historical moments commemorated on the hundreds of platters, cups, goblets, and other household items – all made of glass, much of it ‘crystal’. Concerned with the history of the U.S., the collection has interesting and curious items covering events as far back as the discovery of America by Columbus. Her glassware then proceeds to tell us the story of the Colonials, the development of an independent United States, and takes us through World War I. Whether you are a collector of early American pressed glass, or a collector of historical objects of art, this book will prove to be an invaluable and most interesting reference. 6.25’ x 9.2” hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 541 pages. FREE media mail shipping and handling for deliveries within the 50 United States. Rates vary for international mailings.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Phillipsburg, Kansas

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