American Glass: General Overviews

This introductory text includes chapters for Europe and America 1800-1940; as well as "Techniques of Glassmaking and Decoration" by Bill Gudenrath, pp. 237-265. 2nd ed.

Illustrated with Corning Museum of Glass and British Museum glass objects. Includes glossary and further reading list.

Europe: Late Roman to the Renaissance, pp. 65-78; Prayer beads, pp. 79-92; The Age of European Expansion, pp. 101-117. "Although beads were not greatly coveted by Europeans after the Renaissance, European glassmakers...mass-produced huge quantities of beads which were carried by explorers and traders to non-European peoples around the globe." See also other chapters relating to trade beads and 20th century beads. Good bibliography.

Knopf Collectors Guide to American Antiques. Wide range of American glass objects.

Bibliography: p.749-750

Classic book about American Glass. "Chronological chart of American glass houses" in back.

Based on the collections of the Toledo Museum of Art

Knopf Collectors Guides to American Antiques. Illustrates a wide variety of American glass objects.

Introduction using The Corning Museum of Glass collection as examples.

Excellent overview of the American glass industry including factory history; individuals; pressed glass patterns; technical introduction; etc.

Easy to understand explanations of glassmaking terms and concepts.

2nd ed. Intended to be a reference source for individuals operating small glass workshops and studios.
Background information on materials, process, and techniques.