Jan 01, 2011 the glass collector by anna perera follows aaron, a zabbaleen coptic christian teen. Glass sword collectors edition victoria aveyard hardcover. Grand rapids public museum, 1979 glassware 142 pages. This greentown pattern has been called both cactus and panelled agave, with cactus being the name preferred by collectors since the 1930s when j.
The book opens with aaron believing he sees the virgin mary in in the glass of one of the tourist. The greentown glass museum was dedicated on june, 1970, the 67th anniversary of the burning of the indiana tumbler and goblet company. The links on this page are provided as a convenience only. Reproduction greentown glass patterns boyd gibson mosser. See beautiful exhibits of highlycollectible greentown and jenkins glass at the greentown glass museum and seiberling mansion, along with multiple stained glass windows and other local history and glass related exhibits. In the quiet, leafygreen town of willard park, just outside of washington, d.
We have ben collectors for well over 20 years, and have always believed this to be a original greentown glass product. Mar 22, 2005 the top lot of this session was a rare dugan glass co. Very good condition overall, sizeable bruise to the rim, one rim point chipped. Links to web sites on glass this page was updated on october 20, 2019. A subreddit dedicated to pressed, patterned, or molded glassware mass produced before 1980. Glass collector s digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x, number 4 greentown s nile green cuff set cigar and match holder cover. The only opalescent rims on cactus are in clear glass one is sugar bowl and the other two are tumblers. The original was made by the indiana tumbler and goblet works itgw of greentown, indiana. While the national depression glass association is intended for collectors from everywhere in the country and folks outside the usa are welcome, too, we all recognize that there are organizations located all across the country which are also dedicated to the study, preservation and celebration of the wonderful glassware we all love. It was the nearest town to the epicenter of the magnitude 3.
Midcentury art glass schiffer book for collectors by ruth hemminger, ed goshe, leslie a. It appears that they may have bought greentown s molds but the color is not the same nor is the quality. Although there was never a glass maker named the greentown glass company, the term. Greentown glass museum in greentown features a wide array of creative art pieces that tell a story. From a large collection of greentown glass vaseline glass, second day, auction, lighting. The zabbaleens are the garbage collectors of egypt. This is an authentic early american pressed glass chocolate glass bowl made by indiana tumbler and goblet otherwise known as greentown glass. The greatest wisdom from the pages of classic childrens books. Stanley brothers coined the name cactus when he was writing. The registered agent on file for this company is carol jane porter and is located at 208 e. As a family owned and operated business, collector bookstore believes the golden rule is the best rule for business.
As is true with most of the origin of the industrial age in the northeastern united states, the availability of power made the manufacturing of glass and other commodities and decorative items possible. Among my favorite novelty items in glass is the buffalo paperweight. Greentown glass wheelbarrow open salt,cellar,salts,dip. A couple of other factories that cause confusion here. The companys filing status is listed as admin dissolved and its file number is 198305744. To kill a mockingbird by harper lee, the shipping news by annie proulx, the adventures of tom sawyer by. This brought to a reality the dream of several local citizens. Glass collector s digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x, number 4 greentown s nile green cuff set cigar and match holder cover d. Greentown glass brought in lots of green at auction. It will be used to announce regular board meetings, committee meetings, auctions, and other activities that would be of interest to collectors. The lure of greentown glass steins by joe beard this article chronicles the items of early american pattern glass generally referred to as greentown glass steins. Greentown glass price guide 19921993 by james measell and jerry garrett. Collector bookstore is the top source in reference books collectors and dealers of antiques, collectibles, glassware and the like, including both id and price guides.
Greentown glass festival inc in greentown, in company info. It has been more than 100 years since the glass factory in greentown, ind. The ngga is active in disseminating specific knowledge concerning greentown glass and promoting education and research on the history and products of the indiana tumbler and goblet company, which operated in greentown, indiana from 1894 to june. Greentown glass festival inc is an indiana domestic nonprofit corporation filed on may 23, 1983. Greentown glass museum has over 2,000 pieces of glass for visitors to view. In the introductory note to this, her debut collection, author tyrese coleman. Greentown glass society peace 1973 slag hound toothpick holder size 2 12 tall and 3 12 across. May 22, 2011 the shoppe had a lot of chocolate ware made by both greentown glass and fenton. Established in 1938, the abraham lincoln book shop serves the needs of collectors and scholars, professional historians and independent writers, dedicated first edition hunters and casual history enthusiasts. Condition very good condition overall, sizeable bruise to the rim, one rim point chipped. This is a photo of a restored old gas station in downtown greentown. So when you need an escape from your busy schedule, visit this museum and find an array of unique art exhibits that will keep you entertained for.
According to the 2010 census, greentown has a total area of 1. A collector s item in itself, this early outofprint book is a definitive guide to reproduction and fake greentown glass patterns including chocolate, colored, and clear glass items. The greentown glass museum features locallymade glass items and is located at 112 n meridian street in greentown city hall, greentown, indiana. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
I have specialized in pattern glass for over 30 years. It is one of the typical glass reference books of that era, spiral bound and printed on heavy card stock, with text on the left page and shelf shots of glass on the right. Green town art gallery 3140 state st nw, greentown, oh 44630. Greentown tumbler is surprise lot at virginia glass auction.
The fenton glass just doesnt have the same look as the greentown glass. A greentown glass stein stein collectors international is a. Greentown glass indiana glass the indiana tumbler and goblet company of greentown produced holly amber glass and chocolate glass for only nine years during the gas boom era, until 1903 when fire destroyed the factory. The north american sea glass festival is the premier sea glass event in the country celebrating the history and beauty of sea glass. Summit art glass gray slag glass holly band toothpick holder, beaded holly, greentown glass reproduction, rare, scarce, hard to find h dianesbargainshack 5 out of. See more ideas about glass, indiana glass and greentown indiana. Delphite glass this type of opaque blue glass was used for novelty items and tableware, but many kitchenware pieces were made with this type of glass, too fire king one of the most prolific names in kitchenware production, fire king is very well known among fans of collectible glass jadeite glass martha stewart revived the popularity of this glass in the mid1990s and it has been a. See over 2,000 pieces of glass on display at the greentown glass museum. See more ideas about glass, greentown indiana and indiana glass. Over 10,000 books available with more added every day. Greentown dolphin originals and copies real or repro.
Antique and collectible glass value and price guides. National greentown glass association 2005 language. Although there was never a glass maker named the greentown glass company, the term greentown glass is most often attributed to items that were developed and produced. See todays greentown glass for sale, best offer and auction. Greentown s original holly pattern toothpick holder in golden agate holly amber, for example, is one of the rarest and most costly pattern glass toothpicks. Greentown glass punch cup in the herringbone buttress pattern. The base of the greentown cactus cracker jar and fenton are same but the lids are different. Although there was never a greentown glass company the term greentown glass is most often ascribed to items that were developed and\or produced by the indiana tumbler and goblet company 1894 1903 which was a member of the national glass company combine. This months featured stein is a greentown glass stein c. See more ideas about glass, greentown indiana and colored glass. By james measell and natl greentown glass association.
Home howard county newspapers the greentown grapevine 199607, 03. Westmoreland greentown medium blue opaque milk custard glass knights pattern no. The color was dubbed golden agate, and the pattern was a graceful paneled holly motif called simply no. New greentown glass over 50 years of confusing copies and reproductions. Yet its original products, now commonly referred to as greentown glass, are among the most expensive pieces of antique american pressed glass. Goofus glass 76 greentown glass 9 greenwich flintcraft 1 insulators 34 le smith 7 libbey glass 105 mckee glass 4 milk glass 505 opalescent glass 23 pairpoint glass 4 paperweights 325 pattern glass 990 pressed glass 244 ruby glass 78 silver overlay 8 stretch glass 1 studio contemporary 15 toothpick holders 306. Greentown glass society peace 1973 collectors weekly. Todays collectors know this glassware as holly amber, and it has been popular with art glass collectors for many years. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
A guide to reproductions of greentown glass third edition by brenda and james measell, national greentown glass association, in, 2003. Pattern 375 cactus was first shown in january 1902 at the pittsburgh glass exhibition and was also made in clear and nile green. Greentown glass smooth sided wheelbarrow salt cellar in their emerald green color. We reprint this rare catalog of americas foremost military outfitters in order to make available a wealth of information and detail to all collectors. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Ned beaumont, the gambler protagonist of the glass key, and nick charles. Greentown glass museums patrons can find places to park in the area. Greentown glass is the common name collectors give to the products of the indiana tumbler and goblet company of greentown, indiana. Greentown glass, signed edition by author ruth herrick, m. Out of print reference book greentown glass in color. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Greentown glass relish dish, clear glass in the holly pattern.
The small town of greentown, indiana, is in howard county, about nine miles east of kokomo, the county seat. Glass collectors digest decemberjanuary 1997 volime x. The figural covered dolphin is one of the most famous and widely recognized of greentown s original designs. From the private collection of gerard linschoten of ridgefield, wa. Welcome to the site of american pattern glass also called eapg. Items include vases, mugs, pitchers, salt cellars, toothpick holders, covered dishes topped by hens, cats, and rabbits, and other decorative items.
The glass collector focuses on the story of aaron, an orphan who collects the waste of the city of cairo to sell to the merchant faisal. The book was published by the national greentown glass association, inc and edited by james measell. Unfortunately, it has been reproduced, but its quite easy to. Greentown chocolate glass compote cactus pattern 375 5 12 arttiques. A collector s guide is available from the national greentown glass association, box 107, greentown, in 46936. They collect it in horse drawn carriages and recycle it and feed the food scraps to their live stock pigs. A collector s guide paperback january 1, 2005 by james measell editor 5.
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