Glass Collector's Digest October/November 1999, Vol. XIII, No. 3

The October/November 1999 (Vol. XIII, No. 3) feature articles were: Fostoria’s American Pattern by Leslie Pina – The American pattern or Line 2056 was Fostoria Glass Company’s best selling pattern for over 70 years. Author Leslie Pina explores the history of the pattern from its introduction in 1915 to the closing of the last Fostoria plant in 1986. The designer Phillip Ebeling is discussed as well as copycat and similar patterns produced by other companies. The collection of Joanne Parker is presented in numerous color and B&W photographs. Fishing with Dave and terry by Dr. James S. Measell – The fish in this article were created for the Fenton gift shop for a special collectors room sale. Described are the production process and the final products. Two color plates display Dave Fetty and Terry Peuley’s fish and 5 photos show the methods and people involved. Combinations in Colored Glass by Frank J Consentino – The 11 color pictures in Consentino’s article exhibit pieces from his collection. These were produced by American companies, many by Morgantown of special interest to the author. All pieces shown are composed of two color combinations with the exception of the tri-color Betsy Ross tumbler. Tall Sculptural Paperweights: A Sampling of a Nontraditional Shape by Mark A Smith – Artists and their work are discussed in this piece about modern, less conventional paperweights. The 13 color photographs depict a range of shapes by Steve Lundberg, Alex Aguirre, Michael Kane, and others. End of an Era: L.G. Wright Glass Co. Liquidated at Auction by Johanna S. Billings – The author attended the auction she describes here. You can find out which other glass companies bought L.G. Wright molds and how they will mark them. Mosser, Fenton, Castle and A. A. are some of the purchasers. 2 B&W photos and 5 color. Politics and Glass: The McKinley Years, Part 1 by Tom Felt – (Conclusion – part 2 in next issue) Felt discusses the Presidential campaign of 1900 and the sinking of the Maine were commemorated in glass. The companies involved were McKee & Brothers, U.S. glass Co., Canton Glass Co., Westmoreland Specialty Co., among others. Illustrations include 7 ads reproduced from catalogs. Jefferson Optic: The “Rose Custard” by Karen and Ken Schwandt – Jefferson produced custard glass from 1904 – 1915 in a variety of pieces which were usually decorated with a distinct rose design. Others have imitated the rose with a difference and the article tells how to identify the genuine item. Jefferson Optic is one of the rarest patterns in custard. Seven color photos.

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