The December/January 1988 (volume I, no. 4) feature articles were:
Greentown's Animal Dishes by Dr. James S. Measell: The Greentown menagerie of covered animal characteristics are described. Traits which set them apart are detailed to assist collectors in identifying the genuine item. Two animals, a dolphin and cat on hamper are unique to American glass. Price ranges are included along with a color picture depicting seven animals.
The Fascination of Art Glass by Mary Brandis: Brandis discusses the French cameo glass of Galle, the Daum Brothers, Le Gras, and the Cristallerie de Pantin, Moser of Austria and the American art glass of Tiffany, Steuben, and Durand. One color plate displays eight fine samples.
The Sandwich Glass Christmas Salt Shaker by Orva Walker Heissenbuttel: Manufactured by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., the Christmas salt received its patent on December 25, 1877. The article covers the original design and its variations.
Olde Virginia Glass by Bill and Martha Edwards: Fenton's Milk Glass Thumbprint, begun in 1960, were listed in its flier as Early American Reproductions in Handmade Milk Glass. The first color catalog of these wares was not introduced until 1969. The article offers information concerning the items produced both before and after this included are two charts organized by ware number, description and color.
An Introduction to Paperweight Collecting by D. Thomas O'Connor: Divided into two sections, this article covers classic and common weights. The process for creating millefiori and lampwork weights is described as used by such firms as Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy. Prices and books are also discussed. Two color photographs show both classic and contemporary example. One photo of a Paul Stankard Botanical paperweight.
A Collector's Reminiscence by Helene Tash: A nice nostalgic story.
Christmas 1879 by Joyce T. Johnston: Six photos included in this article show pieces produced by the Crystal Glass Company of Pittsburgh as special offerings for the Christmas season in 1879. Three are children's ABC plates.
Grandmother's Glass Hat by Robert W. Wood: Though they have not been a major collector's item, Wood explains that more American glass houses produced a glass hat than any other item. Discussed are their various designs and examples are shown in two color and two B&W photographs, Included: A mold blown Stoddard hat, hats by U.S. Glass Co., and a Sandwich among others.
Thames Street Glass House by Roseita Ziegler: The work of glass artist Mathew Buechner is discussed including the Emerging Forum which has become the signature design of the Thames Street Glass House. It is available in vases, bowls, and a perfume which was chosen by the Smithsonian for its gift catalog.
Fenton's Jade Green Glassware by Keith and Uni Marbutt: A history of the various Fenton lines of Opague green glassware.
Handmade by Erickson by Audrey L. Humphrey: An interesting history of the American art glass house that was founded in 1943 in Bremen, OH. A biography of the founder, Carl Ebert Erickson, is provided. Business practices, labels, glass colors, and patents are among the subjects discussed. Sixteen items are pictured in color and eleven in B&W.
Glass Milk Bottles by Howard Morse: Mr. Morse discusses the ins and outs of glass milk bottle collecting with a focus on his collection of primarily Vermont milk bottles.
The Finest Cut Lead Glass by Margaret Holland: The Waterford name, though synonymous with fine lead cut glass, is only one of the names which should be recognized by admirers of this glass. Holland's articles informs about cut glass history and works of companies such as The Waterloo Glasshouse in Cork and Sandwich Glass in America. Eight photos show early pieces.