Author: Palmer, Arlene
Title: Artistry and Innovation in Pittsburgh Glass, 1808-1882, from Bakewell & Ensell to Bakewell, Pears & Co
Description: Pittsburgh, Frick Art and historical Center, 2005. Softbound. Color illustrated wraps. 206 pp. Profusely illustrated in color and bw. A stupendous effort, containing much new and interesting scholarly research on this famous Pittsburgh glassmaker. A real pleasure to read and leaf-through, with stunning photographs and illustrations. Contents as follows: Chronology of the factory partnerships -- Benjamin Bakewell : life before glass -- Pittsburgh and glass -- Glassmaking begins : 1808-1814 -- Hard times : 1815-1823 -- "Novel, curious and elegant" glass : 1824-1853 -- "Up with the times" : 1854-1882 -- Conclusions : the enterprising spirit -- Catalogue of the exhibition -- App. 1. Lafayette and Jackson Medallions -- App. 2. Bakewell genealogy. VG+ approaching As-New .

Keywords: American Decorative Arts ; Pennsylvania Glass ; ; Glass - American


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