Glass Paperweights in the
Art Institute of Chicago
by Geraldine Casper
This book documents the best of the Rubloff Collection
in the Art Institute of Chicago. The emphasis is on French antiques
although there are some English, American, and also contemporary paperweights
included. A beautiful book with great pictures and ample text describing
each weight.
119 pages with all paperweights in color.
Available Hard bound and soft bound.
9 1/2" by 11 3/4". 1991.
Chapters are:
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The Classic Period
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Thousand Flowers
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Nature Magnified
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Uncommon Inventions
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To Remember
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Collecting
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Arthur Rubloff, 1902-1983
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Catalogue
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Glossary
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Select Bibliography
Click on the picture to see a color plate from the book.
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