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Issue 84: Autumn 2008

Issue 84 Cover Image.

 
Issue 84 Contents:
The following information details content highlights for issue 84 of the Glass Association's publication 'The Glass Cone':
  • Further Thoughts On Disaster Glasses: An article about the relationship between Disaster Glasses and other commemorative glassware from the North East of England. Article by John Brooks.

  • Can You Help?: Readers' Queries.

  • A Memory of Jean Beebe: A reflection on the life of the late Jean Beebe - longstanding supporter and member of the Glass Association

  • Steven Lundberg: Obituary for the master glassmaker and paperweight specialist Steven Lundberg 1953-2008.

  • A Glorious Summer of Great Glass: A pictorial article featuring some of the best examples of contemporary glass shown at various exhibitions during the summer of 2008.

  • The 18th Century Drinking Glass: An introduction to the basics of collecting 18th Century drinking glass - including an explanation of the way glasses are classified according to their anatomy: such as the bowl, stem, foot etc.
    Article by Brian Clarke.

  • Paperweight Corner: An introductory guide to collecting commemorative paperweights. Article by Richard M Giles.

  • Hi Sklo, Lo Sklo - The GA Weekend at King's Lynn: A report on the Glass Associations visit to the Hi "Sklo, Lo Sklo" exhibition of glass by Sklo Union. Article by Nigel Benson.
 
 

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