The February/March 2001 feature articles were: C.F. Monroe and the Parker Salts by Bob and Carole Bruce - The Bruces, sellers of Victorian glassware contribute a discussion of Parker salt shakers. Reprints from the C.F. Monroe catalog and 3 black & white photos.
Please, Don't Pass the Sugar Basin! By Dr James S. Measell - Director of glass history research for the glass press, Dr. James S. Measell discusses Victorian sugar basins. There are 2 color plates and 5 photos.
Val St Lambert by Mark Pickvet - In this essay about the Belgium glass firm, Val St. Lambert, Mark Pickvet shows how unjustifiably Belgium s high quality glass is under appreciated, though happily available to collectors at lower prices than its French counterparts. Four color plates.
Stretch, the Other Iridescent Glass by Helen and Robert Jones - Glass pieces with stretch marks? This and other aspects of the other iridescent glass is explained in this articles which is amply illustrated with 22 color plates.
New England Pomona: Portrait of a 19th Century Art Glass, Part 2 by Beatrice Scheer Smith - The second part (first contained in December/January 2001 issue) of an article. This one describes Pomona s characteristics and the methods used in its creation. Seven photos, 4 color plates.
Nineteenth Century Bread Trays by Faith Corrigan - The writer, Faith Corrigan, collects rare bread trays which were created before commercial bakeries. Her essay provides interest and important historical information as well as tips to ensure authenticity. 24 photos.